Abuja: The House of Representatives at plenary on Tuesday adopted reports on seven public petitions concerning alleged breaches of trust, unlawful termination of employment, and violations of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), among other issues. The adoption was a result of the presentation of the reports by Rep. Laori Kwamoti, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petition, in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Kwamoti explained that the petitions were referred to the committee by the House at different times, prompting comprehensive investigations that involved all relevant stakeholders. The reports include a petition by Commit Technology and Consult Ltd against the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and PCL International Ltd, concerning alleged fraudulent conduct, misrepresentation, and breach of a joint venture agreement, initially referred to the committee on August 27, 2025.
Another report involves a petition by 530 disengaged staff of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) against the authority for allegedly refusing to implement the approved payment of full miscellaneous benefits, 15 years’ pension arrears, and the enrollment of eligible staff. This case was referred to the committee on February 20, 2025.
Additionally, the reports cover a petition by Lady Grace Ayoo against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for alleged career stagnation, referred to the committee on August 22, 2025. There is also a petition by U-Peters Associates and Consortium of Consultants against the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, regarding alleged non-payment of outstanding consultancy fees, which was brought to the committee on April 27, 2025.
Further, a petition by Barahatihi Nig. Enterprises Ltd against Fleet Street Investment Ltd. involves an alleged criminal breach of trust concerning N3.8 billion, referred to the committee on August 7, 2023. There is also a report on a petition by Nsisan-Obari Royal Palace Alesa Council of Chiefs against Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Ltd. on alleged violation of PIA 2022, referred on April 27, 2024.
Lastly, a report on a petition by City-Point Global Properties and Investment Ltd. against the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria addresses the alleged non-release and disbursement of a loan sum of ?479,187,955.20 for the development of 160 housing units along Bende Road, Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia. This was referred to the committee on September 3, 2024.
The chairman urged the House to receive and adopt the reports for immediate implementation by relevant agencies. Deputy Speaker Rep. Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary, commended the committee and stated that the reports would be transmitted for compliance.