Dangote Refinery Forced to Shut Down as PENGASSAN Enforces Decision

Dangote Petroleum Refinery was shut down by PENGASSAN following the alleged mass dismissal of 800 workers, escalating the dispute between the union and management. The shutdown affected operations at Africa's largest refining facility in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos.

PENGASSAN directed its members to halt work across the refinery and other oil installations nationwide. The union demanded the reinstatement of the sacked workers before operations could resume.

Dangote Refinery described the situation as dire, emphasizing the need for negotiations to resolve the conflict. The shutdown underscores the ongoing labor issues within the refinery and the impact on its production capacity.