The House of Representatives has said that the views expressed by a member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in River State, Cyril Hart, that the lack of the necessary investment in the oil and gas sector was a rejection of the Petroleum Industry Act was his personal opinion.
reports that Hart, who represented the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, made the remarks at the Society of Petroleum Engineers at the 2024 Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum held last Friday in Abuja. The spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi in a statement issued Wednesday, maintained that the expression was conveyed as his personal opinions and viewpoints. He said it became imperative for the House to provide comprehensive clarification and context regarding these matters.