The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, bringing relief to Nigerians who feared fuel scarcity and further economic disruption.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Naija News had earlier reported that NUPENG declared an industrial action on Monday over the refusal of the Dangote Group to allow its workers to join the union.
However, the strike was suspended after an emergency meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders, including the Ministers of Labour and Finance, as well as officials of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
According to Vanguard, the Dangote management team was represented by Seyu Dantata, who led discussions on behalf of the company.
Details of the agreement have not been made public, but insiders say both parties reached a compromise that addressed the core demands of the union while ensuring operations at the Dangote Group remain stable.
For now, the suspension of the strike averts what could have been a nationwide fuel supply crisis, though many Nigerians will be watching closely to see whether the truce holds in the coming weeks.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
