The Dangote Group has accused the Petroleum and Pure Fuel Senior Workers Affiliation of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of planning to sabotage the Dangote Refinery.
The Group warned that the union’s threatened strike may disrupt gasoline provide for 230 million Nigerians.
In line with the Group, the strike mirrors PENGASSAN’s interference within the $750 million Federal Authorities deal to promote the moribund Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries to a Dangote-led consortium in 2007.
Dangote mentioned the union had actively opposed that course of.
The Group made the assertion on Sunday in response to PENGASSAN’s strike, which directs members to cease providers at discipline areas from 6:00 a.m. on 28 September and throughout workplaces from 00:01 on 29 September, halt gasoline and crude provide to the refinery, and instruct all IOC branches to scale down manufacturing.
The assertion learn: “The Petroleum and Pure Fuel Senior Workers Affiliation of Nigeria (“PENGASSAN” or “Affiliation”), in continuation of its lawless acts and sabotage towards Nigeria and its individuals, despatched out a Launch to “all” its “members” final night time, 27 September 2025 and directed, amongst others, that “all PENGASSAN members working throughout discipline areas are to withdraw providers efficient 06.00hrs on Sunday, 28 of September 2025,” the assertion learn partially.
It added, “PENGASSAN has, by this Launch, affirmed its choice to unleash the fear which we forewarned in our launch of 27 September 2025, on the Nigerian State and all Nigerians. It has directed its members throughout the Nigerian State to not allow, howsoever, the manufacturing and provide by Dangote Refinery of these fundamental petroleum merchandise which Nigerians and companies throughout the nation want for his or her every day sustenance and residing comparable to however not restricted to kerosene, petrol, diesel, cooking gasoline and aviation gasoline.”
Dangote described PENGASSAN’s actions as “lawless” and “terror techniques,” warning they might threaten the livelihoods of Nigerian staff and disrupt important providers, together with hospitals, colleges, emergency response, transportation, and communications methods.
Rebutting false claims
The Group addressed claims that it had sacked over 800 Nigerian workers and changed them with 2,000 Indian staff. Dangote mentioned these are false. Over 3,000 Nigerians proceed to work on the refinery, the Group famous.
The corporate added that the continued workers reorganization includes solely a small variety of workers and is carried out in one of the best curiosity of the refinery.
Dangote additionally refuted claims that Nigerian staff are “enslaved” or poorly handled. The Group mentioned its compensation construction is aggressive and its office meets international requirements. It highlighted that the refinery gives coaching, employment alternatives, and different social obligations for Nigerians.
The Group additional referenced a authorized case involving the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Company (NNPC), noting that PENGASSAN had equally opposed reforms and company actions that will enhance Nigeria’s power sector and financial stability. Dangote mentioned the sample exhibits the union has persistently resisted measures that profit each staff and the nation.
Extra insights
The Group questioned PENGASSAN’s transparency, noting the union has not printed audited accounts for years regardless of accumulating billions of Naira in month-to-month dues.
- It additionally famous how PENGASSAN misrepresented the operational standing of the outdated Port Harcourt Refinery, selectively emphasizing the non-functional reformer unit whereas acknowledging that the ability produces diesel, kerosene, and petrol via mixing.
- Dangote urged the Federal Authorities, safety companies, and Nigerians to withstand the union’s techniques. It emphasised that the refinery, a nationwide asset, have to be protected to safeguard financial restoration and power safety.
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