PENGASSAN Shuts Down Dangote Refinery Over Worker Layoffs

PENGASSAN has shut down the Dangote Refinery due to mass worker layoffs. The union announced the refinery's complete shutdown, including the fertilizer plant and one of the trains operating at reduced capacity.

The diesel plant remains operational despite the shutdown. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has called for dialogue to resolve the crisis.

Dangote Refinery is yet to confirm the shutdown officially. The union condemned the alleged victimization of 800 Nigerian workers.

The situation highlights ongoing labor disputes in the Nigerian petroleum sector affecting energy stability.