The Nigeria Citizens Watch for Good Governance, a civil society organization, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate Nigeria’s crude oil production.
The group alleges discrepancies in the figures recently announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
In a petition signed by National President Collins Eshiofeh and Secretary General Mohammed Grema Adamu, the organization claims that NNPCL’s reported figures do not match the actual daily crude oil production.
They call for an investigation to reconcile these differences and ensure transparency in the oil sector.
The petition, submitted on Tuesday to the EFCC and ICPC and copied to the Senate President, urges these agencies to probe the issue and ensure accountability.
The petition states, “We write to draw your attention to the irregularities in the figures announced by the NNPCL.
“The NNPCL recently announced a figure of 1.6 million barrels per day, but allegations suggest the true figure is around two million barrels per day. This discrepancy has worried Nigerians, who question the irregularities and demand the truth.
“As the country’s economic mainstay, we urge you to investigate this matter, ensure that the declared barrels match the actual production, and prevent revenue leakages for the sake of our nation’s economic well-being.”
The group also questioned the effectiveness of security forces in protecting national assets, citing alleged oil theft and vandalism.
They called for the use of modern technology to monitor crude oil production and prevent revenue losses.
“We ask what role are these security outfits playing? Which facilities are they protecting? Nigerians demand an answer.
“The National Assembly should immediately direct the management of NNPCL to use the latest modern technology to keep accurate data on our crude oil production quantities,” the group stated.
