
The Digest:
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike. The decision, described as a gesture of respect for federal government mediation, brings a temporary halt to an industrial action that threatened to disrupt the oil industry, though the union issued a stern warning of an immediate resumption if agreements are breached.
Key Points:
- PENGASSAN has suspended its nationwide strike that began on September 27.
- The union acted out of respect for national institutions and federal government mediation.
- PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo warned the action would resume "without notice" if Dangote Refinery breaches terms.
- The strike was triggered by the dismissal of 800 workers who formed a union at Dangote Refinery.
- The sacked workers were reportedly replaced with 200 Indian nationals.
- A key agreement from government intervention is the reabsorption of the dismissed workers.
- The union expressed dissatisfaction with parts of the government's published communique.
Sources: Business Day