Cautious optimism as senate begins fresh probe of petroleum sector

• Past 20 Investigations Of The Industry Were Fruitless
• Alleged Secret Fuel Subsidy Regime Not Part Of Current Inquiry

Notwithstanding 20 fruitless investigations it conducted in the petroleum sector over alleged corruption to the tune of N464 trillion and $45 billion in the last 16 years, the 10th National Assembly has begun a fresh probe of the sector, ruling out the pursuit of pecuniary interests in the exercise.