WRPC Support Staff Demand Severance from NNPCL Coordinator

Support staff of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) protested for their severance packages, claiming that the Refinery Coordinator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Adenrele, has neglected their welfare and instigated violence against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dafe Ighomitedo, Chairman of the support staff, stated that they have been protesting since 5th October for their severance packages after their contract expired on 30th September.

He accused NNPCL of providing false promises since 2015, claiming inadequate compensation and lack of benefits such as pension and medical access. Ighomitedo demanded a meeting with Dr. Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice-President, Downstream at NNPC Limited, to address their grievances, asserting that Adenrele has undermined the integrity of the NNPCL leadership.

The workers expressed their frustration over the treatment of host communities and the stripping of royalties.