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NUPENG declares Oshiomhole persona non grata over remarks on PENGASSAN strike

Awwal Owolabi 7 October 2025 0

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

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PENGASSAN members accuse national president Osifo of undemocratic conduct, petition labour ministry

Awwal Owolabi 6 October 2025 0

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 […]

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PENGASSAN suspends strike after Federal Government steps in

Awwal Owolabi 2 October 2025 0

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 […]

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Dangote refinery accuses PENGASSAN, TUC of prioritising dues over workers’ welfare

Promise Eze 30 September 2025 0

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

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Dangote refinery accuses PENGASSAN of weaponising hardship with strike

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

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

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Call Dangote to order, he’s sabotaging Nigerian economy – PENGASSAN president alleges

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

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 […]

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FG meets Dangote refinery over PENGASSAN concerns

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

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 […]

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PENGASSAN Moves To Cripple Dangote Refinery, Cuts Gas, Crude Supply

Ukpono Ukpong 28 September 2025 0

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 […]

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PENGASSAN explodes as Dangote sacks 800 Nigerians, hires 2,000 foreigners

Ukpono Ukpong 27 September 2025 0

…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

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Oil sector crisis deepens as PENGASSAN joins NUPENG’s nationwide strike

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

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 […]

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PENGASSAN to FG: Adopt NLNG model, divest refineries for efficiency

Ukpono Ukpong 22 August 2025 0

…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

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PENGASSAN renovates school blocks, donates 200 desks, 800 books to Pupils

Ukpono Ukpong 20 August 2025 0

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, […]

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Nigeria losing oil firms to insecurity – PENGASSAN

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2025 0

…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,

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PENGASSAN Advocates for Major Overhaul in Nigeria’s Refinery Operations, Pushes for Enhanced Energy Security Measures

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2024 0

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

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PENGASSAN laments expatriate domination in Nigeria’s oil industry

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

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

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Why fuel queues persist – PENGASSAN president

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2024 0

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

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PENGASSAN vows to end scourge of crude oil theft

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 August 2024 0

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) […]

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PENGASSAN donates N40m lab to Rivers school

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 December 2023 0

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

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PENGASSAN insists electricity won’t improve after May 29, chides Buhari’s poor legacies

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2023 0

BY NOSA AKENZUA Huge debts, operational barriers laced with poor investments, were critical Challenges that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria ( PENGASSAN) insisted at the weekend in Asaba would hinder the improvement of power supply in Nigeria. Mr. Festus Osifo, President of the union who spoke to journalists said that […]

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PENGASSAN urges Buhari to sign energy commission bill before handover

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2023 0

By Joy Obakeye The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) has pleaded to President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently assent to the Energy Commission of Nigeria Amendment Bill, 2022 before handing over to the incoming administration on May 29, 2023. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the President of the […]