The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources has invited Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to address disagreements threatening the downstream petroleum sector.
Chairman Ikenga Ugochinyere said Monday’s emergency meeting in Abuja aimed to safeguard the fragile stability recently achieved in supply, pricing, and regulation.
“The key issue is the renewed tension arising from concerns and allegations raised by Alhaji Aliko Dangote against the NMDPRA,” Ugochinyere said, stressing the need for swift intervention. The committee noted that resolving the disputes is critical for sustaining post-subsidy petroleum operations.
Petitions received by the committee cover import licence issuance and the capacity of domestic refineries to meet Nigeria’s daily petroleum demand. Ugochinyere stated that all outstanding matters will be examined when stakeholders appear before the committee to provide clarity and sustainable solutions.