Nigeria's House committee extends probe into airport, seaport deals

Nigeria's House of Representatives committee investigating airport and seaport concession agreements is extending its probe, according to the committee's chairman, Kolawole Akinlayo. The panel, inaugurated in February 2026, is examining agreements made between 2006 and 2025 to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, assess revenue sent to the government, and evaluate the impact on infrastructure development.

Akinlayo, who represents the Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency of Ekiti State, stated that the committee has made significant progress, particularly with terminal operators. "We are almost done with terminal operators. We still have the shipping companies and airports remaining," he told The Punch. The committee is currently reviewing submissions and engagements with terminal operators before moving on to shipping companies and airport concessions.

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We are almost done with terminal operators. We still have the shipping companies and airports remaining.

While declining to provide a specific date for the report's submission, Akinlayo expressed confidence that the investigation would conclude within the next few months. "In two months from now, we should be done with our investigation," he added. The committee is scheduled to resume its work after the House reconvenes on July 7. The probe involves key government agencies such as the Nigerian Ports Authority, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, as well as private sector operators like Dangote Group and APM Terminals.

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In two months from now, we should be done with our investigation.