House Sub-Committee Rejects Petition Against NIPCO Licences

On November 5, 2026, the House of Representatives Sub-Committee on the Petition concerning NIPCO Plc dismissed a petition filed by the Nigerian Energy Security Watch Group (NESWG). The petition sought an investigation, suspension, and cancellation of gas distribution licences issued to NIPCO Plc by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

The Sub-Committee, formed in October 2026, decided not to proceed with the investigation after its sitting. The petition called for the cancellation of NIPCO's licences covering Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Osun States, as well as the Lagos and Lekki Free Trade Zones.

Chairman of the Sub-Committee, Hon. Peter Aniekwe (Rep, Anambra East/Anambra West), stated that the issuance and regulation of these licences fall under the NMDPRA's mandate. He emphasized the importance of a transparent regulatory environment for investment in Nigeria's gas market.

Aniekwe assured that the National Assembly would continue to oversee the licensing process and support policies that protect consumers and promote investment.