PIB sparks commotion in National Assembly

There was commotion in the National Assembly (NASS) on Thursday that forced the House of Representatives to enter into a closed door session.

The Senate was not left out in the commotion that resulted over considerations on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).

The commotion was as results of reduction to 3% of PIB funds for Host Communities, forcing the House to go into closed doors after a shouting match as some lawmakers insisted on 5% for Host Communities.

Meanwhile, at the time of filing this report, the Senate had adopted and sustained the 3% equity fund for Host Communities in the harmonised version of the Petroleum Industry Bill brought back to the chamber.

This was after consideration of the conference committee report with the House of Representatives.