The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has dismissed media claims that it has recommended the transfer of disputed oil and gas wells to certain states, stressing that no final decision has been reached.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Commission’s Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, said reports circulating in parts of the media, including a broadcast by ARISE News, misrepresented the status of the ongoing review.
He described the reports as premature and inaccurate, adding that they do not reflect the Commission’s official position.
Draft Report Remains Under Review
RMAFC confirmed that it received a draft report from the Inter-Agency Committee on the Verification of Coordinates of Disputed Crude Oil and Gas Wells Between States on February 13, 2026.
At this stage, the Commission has neither adopted nor approved any recommendation on the reallocation of oil wells. Instead, it forwarded the draft to key technical institutions for further input and verification.
The agencies reviewing the document include the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the National Boundary Commission, and the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation. These bodies will provide technical observations before the Commission proceeds to the next stage.
Structured Institutional Review
Following the agencies’ feedback, RMAFC will subject the matter to additional scrutiny through its internal committees. These include the Committee on Crude Oil, Gas, and Investment and the Legal Matters Committee.
Both committees will carry out detailed technical and legal assessments before presenting their findings to the Commission’s plenary session for deliberation and possible final recommendations.
Upon completing this process, the Commission will transmit its conclusions to Bola Tinubu and the Attorney General of the Federation for consideration in line with constitutional provisions.
Given these procedures, RMAFC cautioned that the circulating reports are speculative and capable of misleading the public.
Appeal for Patience and Cooperation
The Commission urged stakeholders, oil-producing states, and media organisations to disregard unofficial claims and await formal communication.
Earlier in January 2026, Shehu called on oil-producing states to cooperate fully in the ongoing coordinated plotting exercise. He made the appeal in Abuja during the official launch of the verification process, which covered affected states from January 26 to 30.
Active participation, he noted, would help ensure that the outcome remains credible and widely accepted. He also assured stakeholders that the Commission would maintain neutrality throughout the review.
RMAFC reaffirmed its commitment to due process, transparency, and the objective discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.