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The Digest:

In a dramatic escalation of labor unrest, Nigeria's oil workers union PENGASSAN has declared a comprehensive nationwide strike, ordering all members to cease operations and specifically demanding an immediate halt to gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery.

Key Points:
  • PENGASSAN declares nationwide strike effective September 29, 2025
  • Union orders immediate shutdown of gas and crude supply to Dangote Refinery
  • Field personnel to begin strike actions on September 28 with prayer vigils
  • Strike includes the complete withdrawal of services across all oil sector operations
  • Union cites need to "rein in Dangote" and ensure obedience to Nigerian law
  • No operational exceptions except for personnel and asset safety emergencies
  • Action follows refinery's dismissal of over 800 unionized workers
This total shutdown threatens to paralyze Nigeria's oil and gas sector, potentially crippling energy supplies nationwide and escalating the ongoing conflict between labor and one of Africa's largest industrial operations.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria