The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited businessman Aliko Dangote following a petition he submitted against the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.
Sources at the anti-graft agency confirmed that Dangote is expected to appear before the commission on Monday or be represented by his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja (SAN), as investigations into the petition formally begin.
The ICPC has constituted a special panel of investigators to handle the case. The panel was reportedly set up last Friday, underscoring the seriousness attached to the allegations.
In the petition, Dangote accused Ahmed of corruption and abuse of office, alleging that the former regulator spent more than $7 million on the education of his four children in expensive schools in Switzerland without evidence of lawful income. The petition reportedly contains details of the schools attended and the amounts allegedly paid over several years.
Dangote also accused the former NMDPRA boss of actions that allegedly undermined local refining efforts, including the continued issuance of petroleum import licences despite domestic production capacity.
Although Ahmed has resigned from office, the ICPC said the investigation would proceed, noting that resignation does not affect probes involving public interest.
A senior source at the commission explained that Dangote or his legal representative has been asked to formally adopt the petition and submit relevant documents to support the claims.
The source added that petitioners are required by law to provide evidence or credible leads to enable investigators act accordingly.
After the adoption of the petition, the ICPC is expected to identify key issues raised and invite Ahmed to respond to the allegations.
Confirming the development, ICPC spokesperson John Okor Odey said the commission received the petition on December 16, 2025, and assured that it would be investigated in line with the provisions of the law.
The commission reiterated its commitment to fairness, stating that all parties involved would be given a fair hearing as the investigation progresses.
