Despite being summoned, NNPCL officials and its external auditors were conspicuously absent from Thursday’s public hearing at the National Assembly. Meanwhile, representatives from key anti-corruption agencies the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Department of State Services (DSS) were present.
In response, the Senate committee issued a 10-day ultimatum, mandating NNPCL’s top leadership to appear before the panel by July 10 or risk facing constitutional sanctions.
A letter sent by NNPCL’s Chief Financial Officer, Dapo Segun, dated June 25, was read during the session. The letter cited an ongoing management retreat and requested a two-month extension.
“Having carefully reviewed your request, we hereby request your kind consideration to reschedule the engagement for a period of two months from now to enable us to collate the requested information and documentation,” the letter read in part.
