The House of Representatives has commenced a proper investigation into alleged debts and criminal act of sabotage of downstream sector by oil marketers.
The Speaker, Yakubu Dogara made the call while inaugurating the House adhoc committee to carry out the investigation.
Represented by the Chief Whip of the House, Alhassan Doguwa, Dogara charged the committee to examine the existing laws and practices in the country’s downstream oil sector with a view to covering all the loopholes.
"We expect that in no distant time the committee will be inviting some companies and individuals to provide answers to questions as to what happened to the downstream sector".
"We hope that this committee will conduct its affairs in a serious and corrupt free manner as the House will not tolerate any evidence of undue influence or improper conduct," Dogara said.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Rep. Abdullahi Gaya said that the investigation is necessary and timely in order to curb the excesses of oil marketers who refuse to operate by laid down procedures.
Gaya also emphasized that the probe will help government to recover funds owed by oil marketers and those they connivednwith.
"Today we read our marshal act and we will rise to execute the Act in order to ensure that those who defaulted in the rules of engagement in the downstream oil market are brought to book, " Gaya stated.
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