Reps Affirm NMDPRA’s Authority To Issue Gas Distribution Licences

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed the statutory authority of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to grant and regulate gas distribution licences, following the dismissal of a petition challenging licences issued to NIPCO Plc.
The House Sub-Committee on the petition concerning NIPCO Plc dismissed the petition filed by the Nigerian Energy Security Watch Group (NESWG), which sought an investigation, suspension and cancellation of gas distribution licences granted to the company.
The licences cover Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun states, as well as the Lagos and Lekki Free Trade Zones.
The Sub-Committee, chaired by Hon. Peter Aniekwe, with H...