The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has responded to the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating allegations of stolen crude oil export to global destinations from 2014 to date.
In a letter addressed to the committee and dated Thursday, Malami indicated that the Ministry of Justice was working on putting together a comprehensive response to the allegations. However, Chairman of the committee, Mark Gbillah, expressed disappointment at the timing of the response, stating that it came “a lot later than expected”.
Gbillah emphasized that the committee expects the attorney general to provide the required response and also appear before the committee in person on the following Thursday.
The ad hoc committee was set up by the House of Representatives to investigate allegations of stolen crude oil export, which is believed to have caused significant financial losses to the Nigerian government. The committee has been conducting hearings and gathering evidence from various stakeholders to uncover the truth behind these allegations.
The Ministry of Justice’s response to the committee comes amid heightened public interest in the issue, with concerns raised about the alleged loss of revenue from Nigeria’s oil resources. Many have called for transparency and accountability in the oil sector to ensure that the country’s resources are utilized for the benefit of its citizens.
As the investigation continues, all eyes will be on the Ministry of Justice and the attorney general to provide a comprehensive response and shed light on the allegations of stolen crude oil export, and to appear before the committee as scheduled to address the concerns of the House of Representatives and the Nigerian public.
