Dangote Urges Nigerian Government to Resolve Union Dispute to Protect Refinery

Dangote Industries Ltd. has reached out to the Nigerian government, requesting intervention in a dispute with a petroleum workers' union. This action aims at preventing potential halts in refinery operations and securing continuous fuel supply for the public.

Union's Directive and Its Implications

The call for intervention follows an order from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. The union instructed its members working at various oil exploration firms, such as TotalEnergies E&P and Producing Nigeria Unlimited, to cease crude and gas supplies to Dangote's refinery. This directive was issued in response to alleged job terminations of workers who joined the union, presenting a threat to refinery operations.