This is just as he called for sanction of all involved in the illegal transportation of petroleum products, the attendant fire incident at Suleja Depot and the disappearance of eleven (11) billion naira worth of petroleum products belonging to NNPC at Capital oil farm tank in Lagos State.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the investigative hearing on some resolutions referred to the House Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, he noted that even when available, many Nigerians can still not get access to kerosene because of its high price.
Dogara urged the committee to expand its scope of investigation into the possible consequence of adulterating Automotive Turbine Kerosene (ATK) as sometimes done to DPK, because of their similarity, which could result into unsafe situation for the Aviation Industry and the entire nation.
The committee and stakeholders, he added, are expected to determine and ensure that mechanisms are put in place to make DPK available and affordable by coming up with a framework on kerosene to alleviate the problem being faced by the poor masses.
On the need to protect the revenue of the federal government from diversion by some individuals, the Speaker called for sanctions for perpetrators of the illegal transportation of petroleum products and the attendant fire incident at Suleja Depot, the disappearance of eleven (11) billion naira worth of petroleum products belonging to NNPC” at Capital oil farm tank in Lagos.
He said the issues are also of high national concern, especially with the present government’s advocacy on anti–corruption. "This could jeopardize the national economy by possibly reducing the Government revenue thereby yielding a serious set-back on the country's struggle out of economic recession.
"The Committee should thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure that perpetrators are sanctioned accordingly so as to prevent re-occurrence and to also act as deterrent to others," he stated, whilr adding that the investigation is not a witch hunt of anyone.
The investigative hearing is on the following: (a.) “Need For A Clear-cut Policy Framework On Deregulation Of Kerosene To Avert The Current Challenges Faced By The Poor Masses In Acquisition Of Kerosene.”
b. ”Need To Arrest The Resurgence Of Kerosene Explosions With Attendant Fatalities.”
c. “Need To Investigate Illegal Transportation Of Petroleum Products And The Attendant Fire Incident At Suleja Depot.”
d. “Need To Investigate The Disappearance Of Eleven (11) Billion Naira Worth Of Petroleum Products Belonging To The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).”
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the investigative hearing on some resolutions referred to the House Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, he noted that even when available, many Nigerians can still not get access to kerosene because of its high price.
Dogara urged the committee to expand its scope of investigation into the possible consequence of adulterating Automotive Turbine Kerosene (ATK) as sometimes done to DPK, because of their similarity, which could result into unsafe situation for the Aviation Industry and the entire nation.
The committee and stakeholders, he added, are expected to determine and ensure that mechanisms are put in place to make DPK available and affordable by coming up with a framework on kerosene to alleviate the problem being faced by the poor masses.
On the need to protect the revenue of the federal government from diversion by some individuals, the Speaker called for sanctions for perpetrators of the illegal transportation of petroleum products and the attendant fire incident at Suleja Depot, the disappearance of eleven (11) billion naira worth of petroleum products belonging to NNPC” at Capital oil farm tank in Lagos.
He said the issues are also of high national concern, especially with the present government’s advocacy on anti–corruption. "This could jeopardize the national economy by possibly reducing the Government revenue thereby yielding a serious set-back on the country's struggle out of economic recession.
"The Committee should thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure that perpetrators are sanctioned accordingly so as to prevent re-occurrence and to also act as deterrent to others," he stated, whilr adding that the investigation is not a witch hunt of anyone.
The investigative hearing is on the following: (a.) “Need For A Clear-cut Policy Framework On Deregulation Of Kerosene To Avert The Current Challenges Faced By The Poor Masses In Acquisition Of Kerosene.”
b. ”Need To Arrest The Resurgence Of Kerosene Explosions With Attendant Fatalities.”
c. “Need To Investigate Illegal Transportation Of Petroleum Products And The Attendant Fire Incident At Suleja Depot.”
d. “Need To Investigate The Disappearance Of Eleven (11) Billion Naira Worth Of Petroleum Products Belonging To The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).”
All talk and no action! The looters will diagnose the problem, discuss the signs and symptoms then leave the patient to suffer without care and medication!
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