The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the receipt of a formal petition submitted by renowned industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.
In a media release issued on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, and signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Mr. John Okor Odey, the ICPC disclosed that the petition was received through Alhaji Dangote’s legal representatives earlier the same day.
According to the statement, the petition alleges certain matters against the NMDPRA CEO, though specific details were not disclosed by the Commission.
“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to confirm that it received a formal petition today, Tuesday, 16th December, 2025, from Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer. The petition is against the CEO of the NMDPRA, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed,” the statement read.
The ICPC assured the public that the petition would be handled in line with its statutory mandate.
“The ICPC wishes to state that the petition will be duly investigated,” the Commission added.
The development underscores the Commission’s commitment to investigating allegations of corruption and related offences, irrespective of the status of individuals involved.
