Former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, has appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts over alleged financial irregularities in the company’s accounts.
Kyari arrived at Hearing Room Four of the National Assembly complex on Tuesday, accompanied by a delegation, months after lawmakers threatened to compel his appearance over unresolved audit queries.
His appearance comes amid renewed scrutiny of the financial operations of the state-owned oil company and questions surrounding outstanding issues raised in its audit reports.
The Senate committee had previously expressed concerns over Kyari’s failure to appear before it to address the queries, warning that it could invoke its constitutional powers to compel his attendance.
The latest development marks a significant step in the committee’s efforts to obtain explanations from the former NNPCL chief over the financial discrepancies flagged in the company’s accounts.
However, details of the specific financial irregularities under investigation and Kyari’s response to the allegations were not immediately available.
The Senate committee is expected to examine the outstanding audit queries and seek clarification on the issues surrounding the company’s financial records.
