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Reps To Investigate $1bn Illegal NLNG Withdrawal

The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on public account to investigate alleged illegal withdrawals from the dividends accounts of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG).


A file photo of lawmakers during plenary at the House of Representatives chamber in Abuja .
A file photo of lawmakers during plenary at the House of Representatives chamber in Abuja .

 

The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on public account to investigate alleged illegal withdrawals from the dividends accounts of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG).

The matter was raised as a matter of urgent national importance by the minority leader of the House, who alleged that the withdrawals were made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Details later.