# Senate warns petroleum regulators against sabotage

> Senate panel urges petroleum regulators to stop economic sabotage and policy undermining.
- Title: Senate warns petroleum regulators against sabotage | Shortify
- Summary: Senate panel urges petroleum regulators to stop economic sabotage and policy undermining.
- Keywords: senate, petroleum regulators, sabotage, nigeria, nmdpra, nnpcl, nuprc, central bank of nigeria, oil and gas sector, government policies, economic hardship, petroleum products
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/924796-senate-panel-warns-petroleum-regulators-against-sabotage.html
- Author: Abdulqudus Ogundapo
- Published: 2026-11-13T04:14:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: senate, petroleum regulators, sabotage, nigeria, nmdpra, nnpcl, nuprc, central bank of nigeria, oil and gas sector, government policies, economic hardship, petroleum products
## Senate committee warns petroleum regulators
Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream warns petroleum regulatory agencies against sabotaging the nation's economy and undermining government policies in oil and gas sector.
## Committee chairman Kawu Sumaila gives warning
Committee chairman Kawu Sumaila (APC, Kano South) warned against administrative sabotage, lack of transparency, inefficiency and conduct undermining government policy implementation.
## Sumaila cites economic hardship
Sumaila acknowledged rising petroleum costs and their contribution to economic hardship facing Nigerians.
## Sumaila urges practical measures
Sumaila urged regulators to develop practical measures to ease burden on citizens and alleviate economic hardship.
## Sumaila calls for progressive regulation
Sumaila stated regulation must be progressive, transparent, responsive and people-centered rather than punitive.
## Senate committee background
Senate formed ad hoc committee in July 2024 to investigate alleged economic sabotage in petroleum sector.
## Committee invited agencies to explain
Committee invited NNPCL, NMDPRA, NUPRC, Central Bank of Nigeria and other agencies to explain roles in sector challenges.
## Committee cleared nominees
Committee cleared nominees including Abiodun A. Adeiji, Ogbugo Ukoha, Mustapha Lamorde and others for executive director positions.
## Sumaila congratulates nominees
Sumaila congratulated cleared nominees and urged them to justify confidence through delivering on mandates.
## Committee report pending
Committee report will be presented to Senate plenary for consideration and final confirmation decisions.
## Key takeaway

Senate committee warns petroleum regulators against sabotaging the economy and undermining government policies in oil and gas sector.