The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s newly signed Executive Order directing that oil and gas revenues be paid directly into the Federation Account. The union described the move as a dangerous precedent that could weaken the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and discourage investment in the…
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has urged caution over sweeping allegations of sabotage in the oil and gas sector, stressing that such claims should be carefully examined and addressed through strong institutions rather than personal accusations. Osifo made the remarks during an interview with…
In response to the recent industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against the Dangote Refinery, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at safeguarding strategic private investments from future disruptions. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion jointly sponsored by Hon. Ado Doguwa and…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima for siding with Dangote Refinery in the dispute with PENGASSAN. In a statement marking World Day for Decent Work, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused Shettima of prioritizing corporate interests over the welfare of Nigerian workers. He called the ongoing violations of workers’ rights a…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has attributed the recent scarcity and surge in cooking gas prices to the strike action by PENGASSAN, which disrupted loading and operations for several days. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, described the price increase as “artificial,” noting that supply delays created a temporary shortage exploited by retailers…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2025The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive intervention in resolving the recent dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Sunday, the refinery also commended the efforts of the Office of…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called off its nationwide strike. President of the association, Festus Osifo, made the announcement during a press briefing held in Abuja. He stated that the decision came after discussions with the National Security Adviser and representatives of Dangote Refinery. Osifo acknowledged that some…
Efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery ended in a stalemate. The reconciliation meeting, convened by the Federal Government, began at around 4 p.m. on Monday and lasted approximately nine hours into the early hours of Tuesday. Present at…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued an urgent red alert to all its affiliated unions amid escalating tensions between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). PENGASSAN accused the refinery of illegally dismissing over 800 Nigerian workers, prompting nationwide industrial action. On Monday, union members barricaded the Nigerian National…
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and other regulatory bodies from disrupting gas or crude oil supply to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Justice Emmanuel Subilim granted the order on Monday following an ex parte application…
