As NMDPRA CEO, Mr Umar will coordinate measures to prevent indiscriminate increases in fuel prices.
This move follows the withdrawal of the same petition from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
“The ICPC will therefore continue to investigate this matter,” said the commission.
The ICPC has asked Mr Dangote to submit his evidence to the anti-graft agency, and the commission is expected to be fair to all parties involved.
The only proof that Ahmed was not removed to save the system is that he should be investigated so that he can either clear his name or face the consequences.
“…I am aware of the wild and spurious allegations made against me and my family…,” said NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed.
Mr Dangote had on Sunday accused the NMDPRA chief of economic sabotage and corruption, saying it was undermining domestic oil refining in Nigeria.
Mr Dangote had urged ICPC to arrest, investigate, and prosecute Mr Ahmed for allegedly living far beyond his lawful means as a public servant.
Mr Dangote alleged that NMDPRA’s CEO was living above his means and challenged the federal government to investigate his claim.
ActionAid Nigeria commended Aliko Dangote for responsibly raising concerns, highlighting the positive civic value of speaking up and reporting suspected wrongdoing in good faith.
