The Digest:
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has yet to attend a government-convened meeting to resolve its dispute with the Dangote Group. The meeting, called by the Ministry of Labour, was intended to prevent a nationwide strike by oil workers.
Key Points
- The Federal Government invited NUPENG to discuss the ongoing dispute with Dangote Group.
- The dispute revolves around Dangote’s policy against unionisation, which NUPENG condemns.
- NUPENG insists no oil worker should work at Dangote without unionisation.
- Despite the invitation, NUPENG representatives were still in Lagos at 1:30 pm, unable to attend the 10 am meeting in Abuja.
- NUPENG’s strike plans are still in effect as the government works to mediate.
- The meeting, initially scheduled for 10 am, faced delays due to NUPENG's absence.
- Labour Ministry spokesperson Patience Onuobia had made the meeting public but had to issue an apology for the late notice.
- Discontent is growing, with sources blaming the government for waiting until a strike was imminent to intervene.
NUPENG’s absence at the scheduled meeting to resolve the strike threat with Dangote Group highlights the ongoing tension between workers and employers. The delay in government action raises questions about the handling of such disputes.
Sources: Daily Trust
