The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its committees on Finance and Ports and Harbours to investigate the alleged $1.03billion illegal bank account operated by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The green chamber mandated the committees to investigate the allegations.
The resolution is sequel to a motion on matters of urgent public importance moved by Kolawole Lawal.
Moving the motion, the lawmaker explained that the House needs to investigate the claims by a whistle-blower where he exposed a secret account containing $1,034, 516,000 allegedly accrued to the NPA, contrary to financial regulations and the constitution of the federal republic.
He noted that the whistle-blower revealed the said “secret account” to the ‘Office of the Attorney General of the Federation’ in line with the Federal government’s whistle-blower policy.
According to Lawal, the NPA’s account with Unity Bank PLC was used to collect revenue from sea vessels, adding that the whistle-blower is claiming reward in-line with the anti-corruption policy.
The lawmaker noted that the investigation will end the allegation and counter-allegation, and determine if the Nigerian Ports Authority or any of their personnel committed any infractions.
