The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike following successful negotiations with Dangote Petroleum and the federal government.
The strike was triggered after over 800 workers were dismissed, sparking fears of potential disruptions at the new Dangote Refinery. Following government-led talks, Dangote agreed to reassign the affected staff to new positions within the group without loss of pay.
Union leaders hailed the agreement as a victory for workers’ rights, while Dangote insisted that the dismissals were tied to internal restructuring.
Analysts note that the truce brings temporary relief but warn that recurring labour disputes continue to threaten stability in Nigeria’s vital oil and gas sector. The Dangote Refinery, with its 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity, is considered key to Nigeria’s push for fuel self-sufficiency.
