Senate Threatens Arrest Warrant for Agencies Ignoring Summons

• Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South) cited consistent non-compliance from these agencies, requesting Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s permission to issue arrest warrants
  

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The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to issue a warrant of arrest for several government agencies that have repeatedly ignored lawmakers’ summonses.

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), named the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Nigerian Diaspora Commission, and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc among the agencies targeted.

Others include the Federal Ministry of Works, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Sally Best Properties Limited, and the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation.

During Wednesday’s plenary, Imasuen cited consistent non-compliance from these agencies, requesting Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s permission to issue arrest warrants. Akpabio supported the motion, allowing the committee to take further action to ensure the agencies’ attendance at hearings.