Atiku rejects FG’s OPL 245 dispute resolution claim, warns against NNPCL JV asset sale
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed the federal government’s claim that the OPL 245 dispute has been resolved, insisting the case remains before the courts. Atiku described President Tinubu’s administration’s statement as misleading, citing a pre-action notice by Malabu Oil as evidence that the matter is still unresolved. He warned that excluding key stakeholders […]
PENGASSAN opens talks with FG over executive order 9
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has opened talks with the federal government to clarify issues in Executive Order 9 (EO9) and protect the interests of oil and gas workers. The union warned that any misstep in implementing the order could destabilize the sector and impact the broader economy. PENGASSAN […]
Oil, Gas Executive Order: Federation account belongs to all tiers of govt – Ex-PENGASSAN President, Esele
Former Peter Esele, ex-president of PENGASSAN, has stated that the federation account is a collective resource that belongs to all tiers of government, not just one level. He made this remark while reacting to debates surrounding the new oil and gas executive order. He explained that revenue generated from natural resources is constitutionally meant to […]
Oshiomhole Slams PENGASSAN For Escalating Dangote Refinery Dispute
Former APC national chairman and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its handling of issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery. He accused the union of escalating matters rather than seeking dialogue to resolve disputes. Oshiomhole stressed that the refinery is a critical national asset and […]
FG Moves To Avert Strike, Summons PENGASSAN, Dangote To Monday Truce Meeting
The Federal Government has stepped in to prevent an industrial strike that could disrupt Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) recently raised concerns over labor issues with the Dangote Refinery, threatening to down tools if their grievances were not addressed. To ease tensions, the government […]
PENGASSAN Stops Gas, Crude Supply To Dangote Refinery
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has halted the supply of crude oil and gas to the Dangote Refinery. The union said the action was taken over unresolved issues between its members and the management, stressing that workers’ welfare and industry standards must not be ignored. According to reports, the […]
Why Oil Companies Are Leaving Nigeria – PENGASSAN
Oil companies are steadily pulling out of Nigeria, and PENGASSAN, the union for senior oil and gas workers, says worsening insecurity is the main reason. On Monday, the group raised concerns that even with the Federal Government’s new efforts to lower costs, the real problem—violence and insecurity, especially in river areas—remains unresolved. They believe insecurity […]
NUPENG, PENGASSAN kicks against external staff recruitment by NNPCL management
Two major oil workers’ unions in Nigeria, NUPENG and PENGASSAN, are unhappy with a recent decision made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The unions are upset because the company’s new leadership plans to hire top managers from outside instead of promoting existing staff. This follows the recent appointment of Mr. Bayo Ojulari […]