Dangote Refinery Faces Labor Dispute as Union Calls for Strike

Dangote Petroleum Refinery defended the sacking of workers, citing restructuring for security reasons. The Petroleum Natural Gas Senior Staff Association accused the refinery of violating Nigerian laws by replacing 800 Nigerian workers with expatriates.

The union called for a strike, leading to disruptions in key regulatory agencies. Dangote emphasized adherence to international labor standards.

The situation escalated as PENGASSAN demanded a halt to gas supplies. The refinery's actions have sparked a labor dispute and operational challenges in Nigeria's oil sector.