Reps’ confidence vote: Ohanaeze, Oduduwa youths, others hails Dagazau

The Ohanaeze Youth Movement, Middle Belt Youth Forum, and Oduduwa Consultative Youth Movement have recommended the Executive Vice President, Downstream, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Dr. Mumuni Dagazau, following the House of Representatives’ vote of confidence in his management and the dismissal of allegations of cash laundering towards him.

The youth organisations described the event as a big endorsement of Dr. Dagazau’s skilled competence, integrity, and contributions to ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.

In a joint assertion signed Tuesday in Abuja by their Lead Convener, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, the teams stated the House of Representatives’ choice underscored the significance of evidence-based investigations in addressing allegations towards public officers, significantly these entrusted with obligations in a strategic sector of the nationwide financial system.

The House’s choice adopted an investigation by an advert hoc subcommittee constituted to look at petitions submitted by the Coalition for Transparency and Accountability in Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector (CTANPS). According to the account of the proceedings, the committee’s findings knowledgeable the dismissal of the allegations towards Dr. Dagazau and the next expression of confidence in his management.

The teams urged Nigerians and business stakeholders to acknowledge the significance of due course of and permit the findings of applicable investigative our bodies to information public discourse.

They additional maintained that Dr. Dagazau’s expertise within the petroleum business remained an essential asset as Nigeria pursued reforms geared toward enhancing downstream operations, strengthening distribution networks, and increasing entry to different vitality sources.

The youth organisations highlighted a number of developments inside NNPCL’s downstream operations, noting that the corporate’s evolving technique mirrored efforts to handle longstanding structural challenges within the petroleum business.

They pointed to the adoption of a revised refinery rehabilitation strategy based mostly on technical fairness partnerships, describing it as an try to enhance the business sustainability and operational effectivity of the nation’s refining property.

While acknowledging that the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries have been nonetheless not producing as of July 2026, the teams stated the emphasis on a revised rehabilitation mannequin demonstrated the necessity for commercially viable options to Nigeria’s home refining challenges.

According to them, the long-term success of the technique would rely on efficient implementation, clear partnerships, and measurable enhancements in refining capability.

The teams additionally recommended NNPCL’s continued help for compressed pure gasoline (CNG) as a substitute for typical petrol and diesel.

The teams additionally referenced NNPCL’s renewed dedication, introduced in October 2025, to upgrading present downstream infrastructure and deploying extra services for product storage and transportation.

According to them, sustained funding in storage, transportation, and distribution infrastructure could be important to enhancing supply-chain effectivity, strengthening market resilience, and inspiring higher participation by private-sector operators.

Signed:
Mallam Kabiru Yusuf
Lead Convener