The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has intervened in the escalating conflict between the Dangote Group and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), warning that the country must prioritize building strong regulatory institutions over pandering to powerful individuals. The President of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, gave this charge […]
The Dangote Refinery has re-employed engineers sacked last month during the dispute between the company and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), with many of them redeployed to various project sites across the country. Sources told The PUNCH that the affected engineers, some of whom were graduate trainees at the […]
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it will no longer participate in any labour-related event involving Adams Oshiomhole. This is as a result of his comments on the dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote refinery. Oshiomhole, a former president of the Nigeria […]
Some members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have accused the union’s national president, Festus Osifo, of undemocratic conduct and constitutional violations. In a petition addressed to the Registrar of Trade Unions at the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, the members also raised concerns about the conduct of Lumumba […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has bowed to federal government intervention and suspended its nationwide strike. At a press briefing in Abuja, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo made it clear that this suspension is not a sign of weakness, but a warning. “We are suspending this action, but let me […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of prioritising union dues and personal interests over workers’ welfare, following fresh calls by the unions for industrial action. In a statement on Monday, the refinery described the TUC as “zombie-like” for declaring […]
The Dangote refinery has criticised the nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accusing the union of weaponising hardship against Nigerians. On Saturday, PENGASSAN directed its members to embark on an immediate nationwide strike following the dismissal of “over 800 workers” by the refinery. In a statement […]
Festus Osifo, PENGASSAN president, has accused Aliko Dangote of sabotaging the Nigerian economy while calling on President Tinubu to call the businessman to order. Festus made the allegations on Channels TV during a virtual interview with Seun Okinbaloye on Sunday Politics program. Dangote refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria […]
The federal government has met with representatives of the Dangote refinery following concerns raised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement on Sunday, Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations at the ministry of finance, said the meeting was convened by the sub-committee on the crude […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has ordered an immediate shutdown of gas and crude oil supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, escalating a brewing dispute over the sack of its members and their replacement with foreigners at the facility. The order, which was contained in the letter addressed to […]
…reorganisation aimed at safety, protecting workers’ rights – Dangote Refinery The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised the alarm over what it described as anti-labour practices by the Dangote Refinery, following the sack of over 800 Nigerian workers and their replacement with 2,000 foreigners. In a statement signed by […]
The standoff between labour unions and Dangote Refinery has taken a new turn as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared full solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in their fight against alleged anti-union practices at Africa’s largest refinery. PENGASSAN, in a statement […]
…says politics stalling progress …insist Nigeria must boost oil production, replicate Dubai’s transformation The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to adopt the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) model in the management of the country’s refineries, insisting that politics has stalled progress for too long. President […]
LEA Primary School in Tukuruwa, a rural community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, came alive on Tuesday, following the unveiling of newly renovated school blocks by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Foundation. The project, which includes two blocks of six classrooms, staff rooms, toilets, borehole, […]
…lament fuel price fraud By Ukpono Ukpong The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) yesterday raised the alarm over the continued divestment of international oil companies from Nigeria, blaming worsening insecurity in oil-producing regions and heavy operational costs as major contributors. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, PENGASSAN President, Comrade […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to operationalise the country’s four refineries. The Association advocates for the government to reduce its majority stake in these refineries to no more than 49%, thereby allowing private investors to acquire a controlling interest of 51%, […]
BY UKPONO UKPONG The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), yesterday raised an alarm over the increasing dominance of expatriates, particularly Indian nationals, in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at the PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit in Abuja, the association’s President, Comrade Festus Osifo, expressed deep concern about the influx […]
President, Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Mr Festus Osifo, has identified reasons for persistent queues in filling stations across the country. Speaking at the ongoing 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS 2024), in Abuja on Thursday, Osifo identified weak and outdated distribution chains as reason for the queues. “The distribution […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says it will not relent until victory is achieved in the fight against crude oil theft. The President of the association, Festus Osifo, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS 2024). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN (TotalEnergies branch) has highlighted her commitment to the promotion of science education in Nigeria by donating an ultramodern multipurpose science laboratory to a Rivers school, Community Secondary School Rumunduru in Obio/Akpor LGA of the state. Initiated by Comrade Charles Daramola, chairman of that branch […]