The panel threatened to sanction its Director General, Dakuku Peterside, if he failed to honour the rescheduled meeting by appearing in person. The members of the Joint National Assembly committee on Local Content, Petroleum Downstream and Legislative Compliance are currently investigating the breach of the Nigerian laws by foreign vessel owners in the country. The leader of NIMASA team was not allowed to introduce himself before he was asked to explain his mission and on what capacity he was appearing before the panel. If he failed to honour the next invitation, we know what to do.”Also, Idagbo, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Local Content, berated the NIMASA boss. He said, “I’m aware that Senator Folarin had conversation with the DG of NIMASA and he picked this date.

Source: Punch March 04, 2020 03:26 UTC