Nigeria’s upper chamber has invoked its constitutional powers to issue a warrant, compelling the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC to be presented at the Senate to provide details on the Odukpani-Itu Highway project.
The Odukpani-Itu Highway is located in Cross River State and Akwa Ibom states. It connects the town of Odukpani in Cross River State to Itu in Akwa Ibom State, serving as a critical link for transportation and economic activities in the south-south region.
According to a motion sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu, Julius Berger has neglected and refused to honour invitations to provide details of their role in the project, despite receiving substantial public funds amounting to over N18 billion.
The Senate has condemned the refusal of Julius Berger and other entities to honour lawful invitations, which constitutes contempt of the National Assembly and undermines constitutional authority.
The Senate has rescheduled the investigative hearing on the case, at which the Managing director must be present.
