Naira-for-Crude Probe: Reps Give MDAs, Others 7-day Ultimatum To Submit Documents

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on implementation and oversight of the Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy, has issues a 7-day ultimatum to concerned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and stakeholders to furnish it with requested documents on or before Thursday next week or incur parliamentary wrath.

Chairman of the committee, Hon. Boniface Emerengwa, gave the ultimatum on Thursday after the agencies invited for investigation failed to turn up and refused to submit relevant documents requested by the committee.

“The investigative hearing scheduled for today, 20th November 2025, has been adjourned due to the gross negligence and lack of seriousness displayed by relevant stakeholders.

“Despite ample notice, the majority of stakeholders failed to recognise the role of the legislative arm in working with the Executive for the effective implementation of the Policy, by their failure to submit their required documents within the stipulated timeframe.

“This dereliction of duty has not only undermined the integrity of the committee’s work but has also cast a shadow of unseriousness over a matter of national importance.

“The committee views this conduct as a blatant disregard for the legislative process and a disrespect to the Nigerian people whose interests we are mandated to protect. Let it be unequivocally stated: the committee is deeply disappointed,” he said.

According to the chairman, the failure to submit documents has impeded the panel’s ability to conduct proper vetting and due diligence, thereby frustrating the investigative process.

He said the ad hoc committee was constituted to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective oversight of the Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy,.with far-reaching implications for the economy and national development.

“Any attempt to frustrate this process will be met with firm legislative consequences. In the spirit of magnanimity and in recognition of the gravity of this investigation, the committee has resolved to extend the deadline for document submission to 27th November 2025.

“This extension is a final opportunity for stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to transparency and cooperation. Furthermore, the investigative hearing has been rescheduled to 2nd December 2025, 12:00 AM, Conference Room 440. This date is final and non-negotiable,” he stated.

The Chairman warned that failure to comply with the extended deadline will attract severe sanctions.

“The committee will not hesitate to invoke its full legislative powers, including but not limited to: Issuance of summons and subpoenas, public naming and shaming of non-compliant entities, recommendation of sanctions to relevant regulatory and executive bodies and escalation to plenary for further disciplinary action,” Emerengwa said.