Pressure Mounts on FG to Probe Dismissal of 800 Dangote Refinery Workers

The Federal Government is facing pressure to investigate the reported dismissal of 800 Nigerian engineers and workers at the Dangote Refinery for attempting to join a trade union. The Civil Society Organisation, Save the Republic, raised concerns over the alleged violation of labor rights and fair employment practices.

The group emphasized the constitutional right of workers to freely associate and join unions without fear of dismissal. Save the Republic called for relevant government agencies to probe the matter, highlighting the importance of transparency and fairness in employment practices, especially for a company that has received significant government support.