ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating airport and seaport concession agreements, Kolawole Akinlayo, has explained the delay in submitting the panel’s report to the House, stating that the committee is still conducting extensive investigations into the activities of major stakeholders within its scope.
Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency of Ekiti State, made this known in an interview on Wednesday in Abuja.
The House of Representatives in February 2026 constituted the ad-hoc committee to probe all federal airport and seaport concession and agreements executed between 2006 and 2025.
The investigation is designed to determine compliance with contractual obligations, assess revenue remittances to the government, and evaluate the impact of the agreements on infrastructure development in the aviation and maritime sectors.
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Since commencing its work, the committee has held several investigative meetings with government agencies, concessionaires, and other stakeholders involved in the operation of airport and port facilities.
Giving an update on the exercise, Akinlayo said substantial progress had been made and that the committee was nearing the completion of the first phase of its assignment.
He said, “We are almost done with terminal operators. We still have the shipping companies and airports remaining.”
The lawmaker explained that the panel is currently reviewing submissions and interactions with terminal operators before moving to the next phase of the investigation, which will focus on shipping firms and airport concession agreements.
Although he declined to specify when the report would be submitted, Akinlayo expressed optimism that the investigation would be concluded within the next few months.
“In two months from now, we should be done with our investigation,” he added.
The committee is expected to resume its activities when the House returns from its legislative recess on July 7.
The probe has attracted participation from several government agencies and industry players, underscoring the importance of the aviation and maritime sectors to the national economy.
Among the agencies taking part in the investigation are the Nigerian Ports Authority, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Shippers Council, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
The committee is also engaging leading private-sector operators and concessionaires, including Dangote Group, APM Terminals, and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, among others.
The outcome of the investigation is expected to provide lawmakers with a detailed assessment of nearly two decades of concession agreements and recommendations aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and value for money in the management of critical transport infrastructure.