The Digest:
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its nationwide strike following successful mediation by the Department of State Services (DSS). The industrial action, triggered by disputes over unionization rights at Dangote Group, was suspended after high-level negotiations involving government ministers and regulatory authorities.
Key Points:
- NUPENG initiated the strike on Monday to protest Dangote’s alleged anti-union policies
- The DSS convened emergency talks with ministers and petroleum regulators
- Dangote’s management team, led by Seyi Dantata, participated in the resolution meeting
- Specific terms of the agreement remain undisclosed to the public
- The strike threatened to disrupt fuel supply and escalate economic tensions
- NUPENG had earlier secured backing from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
- The resolution averts a potential nationwide energy and economic crisis
Sources: Vanguard, DSS, NUPENG
