The House of Representatives committee investigating the performance of concessionaires operating Nigeria’s air and sea ports terminals has pledged transparency, accountability and value for money over the past two decades.
Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Hon. Davidson Akinlayo, who in his remarks during an investigative hearing with stakeholders at the National Assembly described the exercise as a critical phase in the committee’s assignment.
“This session marks a critical phase in the Committee’s assignment. Today, we shall engage directly with terminal operators whose roles have been central to the concession regime introduced nearly two decades ago.
“The Committee’s mandate is clear: to assess performance, determine value for money, identify gaps, and ensure that the intended objectives of these concessions have been met in a transparent and accountable manner.
“We expect full cooperation, candour, and professionalism from all parties,” he said.
Making presentation, Executive Director, Ports and Cargo Terminal at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Lukeman Olaruwanju, disclosed significant investments made by terminal operators in equipment and infrastructure.
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