ABUJA – Senator Godswill Akpabio-led 10tjh senate has vowed to review contracts awarded by previous administrations and overseeing the current contracts for refinery repairs.
The Chairman, Senate Ad – Hoc Committee on Turn Around Maintenance of government owned oil refineries, Senator Sumaila Kawu (NNPP Kano South) stated this during an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday
According to him, by scrutinizing the agreements, the panel would expose any irregularities and ensure that funds are being used effectively.
Senator Kawu further hinted that those in charge of the oil sector, particularly the refineries are running them like a cabal.
The lawmaker vowed that his committee would tackle the persistent lack of transparency in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, which he said was being run by a powerful cabal.
In his worda; “Those in charge of the oil sector, particularly the refineries, are running them, like a cabal.
“Nobody knows what is going on. Therefore, there is a need for Nigeria at least to know what is going on there, which we will do our own best to unravel”.
He pledged to engage with stakeholders, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and refinery operators, to understand the barriers to efficient production and accountability.
He promised to use the committee to dismantle the “cabal-like” operations that have characterized the industry, ensuring that decision-making processes are accessible and understandable to the public.
He said “First of all, we will study the situation and we will get the information from relevant agencies to see what we can do on the refineries.
“There is need for us to put our heads together with all relevant stakeholders, at least to know where we are as far as the status of the refineries are concerned” Senator Kawu said.
