The Nigerian Senate on Thursday appointed Senator Ifeanyi Ubah representing Anambra South Senatorial zone as the Chairman of its Ad-hoc Committee set up on October 24, 2023 to investigate the Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) of the nation’s refineries.
The committee is also meant to investigate all contracts awarded for the rehabilitation of the four refineries in the country.
Interacting with the Senator shortly after the appointment, he said the goal was to uncover any mismanagement, corruption, or inefficiency in the Turn Around Maintenance of the refineries and contracts award.
“On Thursday March 7, 2024, the Nigerian Senate appointed me as the Chairman of its Ad-hoc Committee that was set up on October 24, 2023 to investigate the Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) of the nation’s refineries. The committee is also meant to investigate all contracts awarded for the rehabilitation of the four refineries in the country.
“As the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), I would always ensure transparency, accountability, and thoroughness in our investigation. Our goal is to uncover any mismanagement, corruption, or inefficiency in the Turn Around Maintenance of the refineries and contracts award. I will also work closely with my committee members to gather all necessary information, interview key stakeholders, and conduct site visits to the refineries. We will leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth and will make recommendations to the Senate based on our findings.
Senator Ubah who is also the 2025 Anambra State governorship hopeful said he felt honoured to have been appointed as Chairman of that important Ad-hoc Committee and promised to do everything in his power to fulfill his duties with integrity and diligence.
“It is crucial that the Nigerian people have confidence in the operations of their refineries and the use of public funds, and I am committed to ensuring that our investigation is thorough, fair, and ultimately leads to positive changes in the management of the nation’s refineries, “he concluded.
