Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has set up an ad-hoc committee of the Senate charged with the responsibility of conducting a proper investigation to unravel the fundamental causes of economic sabotage activities in the petroleum sector.
Inaugurating the committee members led by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Akpabio charged them to uncover the perpetrators and carry out their duties without fear to reverse the nation’s economic downturn.
The Senate President pointed out the level of economic loss and effects of petroleum sabotage on the Nation saying if the country continues this way it may cripple the economy and hinder the country’s progress
According to a statement by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, Senator Akpabio said “We must identify and hold accountable those responsible for these criminal acts. This is not merely an investigation; it is a rescue mission for our nation’s future. The integrity and prosperity of Nigeria depend on our ability to safeguard our petroleum industry.
“To this end, I charge the members of this ad-hoc committee to approach this task with the utmost diligence, transparency, and commitment. Your mandate is to conduct a thorough investigation, leaving no stone unturned.
“Collaborate with relevant agencies, industry experts, and stakeholders to uncover the root causes of these economic sabotage activities. Identify the perpetrators, their methods, and their networks.”
He called on members of the Committee to use their findings to propose robust and sustainable solutions to prevent future occurrences.