The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to promptly intervene in the dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group to prevent a nationwide strike.
NUPENG announced plans to commence a nationwide strike over Dangote’s alleged “anti-union practices, monopolistic agenda, and indecent industrial relations strategies.”
NLC wants Dangote Group to comply with labour laws and international conventions, respecting workers’ rights to unionise and bargain collectively.
NLC demands immediate unionisation of Dangote Refinery and its subsidiaries.
NLC accuses Dangote Group of exploiting Nigerian workers and disregarding their constitutional rights.
In consequences, NUPENG’s planned strike may disrupt fuel distribution, leading to scarcity and economic hardship.
NLC threatens to mobilise workers for solidarity action, potentially escalating the crisis.
NLC president, Joe Ajaero declared: “The NLC unequivocally condemns the anti-union, anti-worker, and monopolistic practices of the Dangote Group and its affiliates.
“Nigerian workers are not slaves and cannot be serially abused without consequences.
“If Dangote continues on this reckless anti-union path, we will move beyond words to action.
“Our solidarity is not negotiable. We will fight because we must.
“The working class must not be sacrificed on the altar of corporate greed.”
