A major confrontation is escalating in Nigeria's energy sector as PENGASSAN has threatened to completely shut down operations at Dangote Refinery following the dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers. The union's ultimatum sets the stage for a potentially devastating industrial action that could paralyze Africa's largest refinery and trigger nationwide fuel price increases.
Key Points:
- PENGASSAN vows to shutdown Dangote Refinery unless sacked workers are reinstated
- Union alleges 800 Nigerian workers were replaced with 2,000 Indian workers
- Dangote Refinery claims dismissals were necessary to prevent "acts of sabotage"
- Company described affected staff as "very small number" despite union's 800 figure
- Emergency National Executive Council meeting convened to determine action plan
- Workers allege victimization for exercising constitutional right to unionize
- Standoff threatens to compound existing fuel supply challenges nationwide
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
