Nigerian Reps Committee Summons Electrification Agency Heads, Threatens Arrest
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- •The House of Representatives committee gave a two-day ultimatum to the REA Managing Director and NEP head on March 3, 2026.
- •Both agency heads failed to appear at the investigative hearing scheduled on March 4, 2026.
- •The committee faulted the agencies' previous submissions and requested new documents for the pre-shipment probe.
- •The committee threatened to issue arrest warrants if the agency heads do not comply with the summons.
- •The probe concerns the management and execution of Nigeria's rural electrification initiatives.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the REA and NEP heads comply with the summons and provide requested documents The House committee can continue its investigation, potentially leading to reforms or corrective actions in Nigeria's electrification projects.
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