The Ad-hoc Committee of the House of Representatives probing concession agreements in Nigeria’s air and sea port terminals has issued a seven-day ultimatum to agencies, concessionaires and stakeholders. The directive covers operations spanning 2006 to 2025.

Chairman of the committee, Kolawole Davidson Akinlayo announced the decision during a public hearing in Abuja Friday where he warned that failure to comply within the timeframe could attract sanctions and possible prosecution.

Stakeholders at the hearing included the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Ports Authority. Other regulators present were the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council.

Also in attendance were the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency which participated in discussions on concession compliance and operational performance.

Major operators present included the Dangote Group and Julius Berger Nigeria. Others were West Africa Container Terminal and APM Terminals.

The committee initially gave stakeholders 72 hours to submit documents but the deadline was later extended to five working days after appeals during the hearing.

Akinlayo said the extension was granted in good faith to ensure fair participation, noting that the panel already has extensive data from government agencies but requires operators’ submissions for comparison.

He stressed that the committee would not rely on one sided information, directing the chief executives of affected organisations to appear before the panel after the deadline.

The chairman warned that organisations that fail to comply may face further actions which may include referrals to relevant investigative authorities.

Akinlayo insisted the probe is not targeted at any organisation, describing it as part of legislative oversight to improve transparency and efficiency in the aviation and maritime sectors.

The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Harrison Anozie said the investigation would be guided by concession agreements and documentary evidence, adding that operators who met contractual obligations would be acknowledged, while lapses would be addressed.