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The Digest:

Nigerians may face imminent fuel scarcity as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called on its members to stop loading petroleum products from Monday, September 8. The move is a result of an ongoing dispute with Dangote Refinery.

Key Points:
  • NUPENG has called for a strike to protest alleged anti-labour practices by Dangote Refinery.
  • The union claims Dangote's management is preventing drivers of its new 10,000 CNG trucks from joining a union.
  • NUPENG describes this as a violation of the constitutional right to freedom of association and international labour laws.
  • The union is urging the Federal Government and relevant agencies to intervene and compel Dangote to respect workers' rights.
  • The conflict could lead to widespread fuel scarcity if not resolved quickly.
The brewing conflict between NUPENG and Dangote Refinery highlights the tension between private sector business practices and workers' rights to organize. The union is standing firm on a fundamental constitutional right, while the outcome could have a significant impact on Nigeria's fuel supply and economy.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria

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