Audit queries: Reps give NNPCL Dec 15 to appear

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bayo Ojulari, to appear before it on December 15 and submit all outstanding documents relating to audit queries issued by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation for the 2021 financial year.

The committee’s Chairman, Hon. Bamidele Salam, issued the directive during Monday’s sitting in Abuja, expressing displeasure over NNPCL’s repeated failure to honour earlier invitations.

The lawmakers described the company’s conduct as disrespectful to the parliament and obstructive to the audit process.

A letter from NNPCL cited Ojulari’s absence as due to another official engagement at the presidential villa, but committee members faulted the explanation.

After an appeal by NNPCL National Assembly Liaison Officer, Hon Umar Faruk, the committee agreed to grant a final extension.

Salam said the company must appear on December 15 unfailingly, warning that the committee would take further steps if the directive was ignored.

NNPCL is expected to address queries relating to alleged payments for abandoned projects, failure to deduct statutory taxes and irregular payments authorised by the chief finance officer without approval from the GMD.

Alleged fraud: Court gives NNPCL GCEO 14 days to respond

Meanwhile, an FCT High Court has given Ojulari 14 days to show cause why an order for his arrest and prosecution for alleged money laundering should not be issued.

Justice Mohammed Madugu also ordered the service of court processes on all parties, directing that such service be deemed proper before the court.

The orders followed an ex parte application filed by a civil society organisation, the Incorporated Trustees of Initiative for Promotion of Civic Obligation and Sustainable Peace, seeking to compel the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Ojulari.

After hearing the motion moved by counsel Daniel Edeachi, Justice Madugu granted an order for accelerated hearing and determination of the suit.

According to the enrolled order dated December 5, 2025, the motion and supporting affidavit—deposed to by Ugoh Michael Toochi—seek a detailed investigation by the EFCC and other security agencies into alleged cases of money laundering, operation of foreign bank accounts, non-declaration of assets, and other financial infractions by the NNPCL GCEO.

The court adjourned the matter to January 19, 2026, for further hearing.

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