The Federal Government has stepped in to avert a nationwide strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) over alleged anti-union activities at the Dangote Refinery.
Key Points:
- A conciliation meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, in Abuja.
- Minister of Labour, Muhammad Dingyadi, urged NUPENG to suspend the planned shutdown.
- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has also been asked to withdraw its red alert issued to affiliate unions.
- The government warned that a strike in the petroleum sector would cause nationwide hardship and significant revenue loss.
The Ministry of Labour expressed optimism that dialogue will resolve the dispute peacefully.
