
The Digest:
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed it has faced 22 documented incidents of sabotage since beginning operations, leading to a major staff reorganization that the company insists is unrelated to union disputes. Vice-President Devakumar Edwin stated that the ultra-modern safety systems prevented significant damage, but repeated security threats necessitated internal changes to protect the $19 billion facility.
Key Points:
- Dangote Refinery has recorded 22 sabotage incidents since its inception.
- The company cited safety concerns as a reason for staff reorganization.
- Vice-President Devakumar Edwin denied the changes were related to PENGASSAN.
- Advanced safety systems automatically contain fires and equipment tampering.
- PENGASSAN had protested the dismissal of over 800 workers in September.
- The union suspended its strike after government intervention.
- Affected workers were redeployed to other Dangote Group subsidiaries.
Sources: The Cable