FG Urges NUPENG and Dangote to Resolve Dispute to Avoid Strike

The Federal Government of Nigeria has invited the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Group for a meeting to avert a nationwide strike scheduled to begin on September 8, 2025. The strike, stemming from a dispute over unionization policies at Dangote, could have severe economic repercussions, leading to revenue losses and hardships for Nigerians.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, urged NUPENG to reconsider the strike, emphasizing the need for a harmonious resolution to prevent disruptions in the petroleum sector.