The Digest:
In an official response to growing labor concerns, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted reports of mass staff dismissals, framing its recent organizational changes as a necessary safeguard against internal sabotage. The clarification positions the company's actions as protective measures rather than anti-union tactics, highlighting the tension between operational security and workers' rights in Nigeria's critical energy sector.
Key Points:
- Dangote Group denies mass layoffs, describing changes as limited reorganization
- Company cites repeated sabotage attempts affecting safety and operational efficiency
- Over 3,000 Nigerian staff reportedly remain employed at the refinery
- Reorganization framed as necessary to protect "strategic national asset"
- Management reaffirms its commitment to internationally accepted labor principles
- The company insists workers maintain the right to decide on union membership
- Statement follows ongoing tensions with NUPENG over union recognition
Sources: Nairametrics
