Reports says the leadership of House of Representatives on Saturday unveiled plans to convene and hold an emergency plenary following the announcement by airline operators to shutdown airspace over high cost of aviation fuel.
Clerk of House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, issued and signed the notice of the emergency plenary.
“This is to inform all Hon Members, staff, media and the general public that the House hereby recalls all Hon. Members for an emergency plenary session against Monday, 9th May, 2022 at 2:00pm.
“It is particularly intended to discuss critical issues of national importance. The House regrets any inconvenience this short notice would have caused,” the communication read.
Recall that airline operators in Nigeria has on Friday threatened to shutdown operations effective Monday, May 9th, 2022, following the high cost of aviation fuel.
Recall that the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Idris Wase had during an investigative hearing held on 14th March, 2022 chided the authorities of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for failing in its responsibilities.
He queried saying, : “You are suppose to regulate their (oil marketers) activities, are you just giving the licence? What are the minimum requirements; what is expected of that company that you are authorizing them to bring in this product; is it that they have the opportunity and then the leverage to tell you whatever rate they want and it has to stand? No, I don’t think so”.
