House of Reps probes NIPCO licenses and NNPCL's Dagazau

The House of Representatives has opened an investigation into the gas distribution licenses issued to NIPCO Plc by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and allegations against Dr Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President, Downstream, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The Committee, chaired by Hon. (Barr.) Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, classified the petitions as serious and requiring urgent attention.

Two sub-committees have been formed: one led by Hon. Peter Aniekwe to investigate the NIPCO licenses covering Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Osun States, and another led by Hon. Aliyu Ibrahim Al-Mustapha to examine allegations of money laundering and abuse of office against Dr Dagazau. Each sub-committee has been given seven days to conduct preliminary investigations and report back.

Hon. Ugochinyere emphasized that no conclusions have been reached and that all parties will have the opportunity to be heard, reaffirming the Committee's commitment to accountability and transparency in the downstream petroleum sector.