NUPENG Orders Tanker Drivers to End Operations Early

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has issued a directive mandating that petroleum tanker drivers complete their depot operations by 6:00 p.m. and prohibiting entry into depots after 5:00 p.m. This decision was made following a meeting held at Ibeto, where the Lagos Union Zonal leadership emphasized the need for these revised operating hours to enhance the safety of drivers, trucks, and petroleum products against increasing security threats, particularly during late hours when criminal activities are more prevalent.

The union's measures are expected to impact the daily loading and distribution schedules of petroleum products, especially for depot operators and transporters in Lagos and surrounding areas. Depot owners, transporters, and other stakeholders have been urged to comply with this directive to ensure the safety of their operations.