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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.
As Nigeria’s largest refinery navigates operational challenges, these security threats highlight the complex interplay between industrial growth and internal vulnerabilities in the country’s critical energy sector.

Sources: The Cable