NUPENG, PENGASSAN Demand Dangote Refinery Sabotage Probe

The joint unions of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas and Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) have demanded an investigation into the alleged sabotage by International Oil Companies (IOCs) to undermine and destabilise the operations of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals.
The two associations made the call in Lagos via a letter to President Bola Tinubu jointly signed by the General-Secretary, NUPENG, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, and his PENGASSAN counterpart, Comrade Lumumba Okungbowa, and made available to journalists.
Consequently, the unions charged the Federal Government to take decisive action to safeguard Dangote Refinery and ensure its successful operation for the benefit of the country.
The unions noted that “protecting our National assets is our collective responsibility”, insisting among others that the findings of such investigation be made public to ensure transparency and maintain public trust.
Describing Dangote refinery as not only a critical National Asset, but also a beacon of hope for energy security, economic growth, and employment opportunities, the unions said the matter must not be allowed to end without thorough investigation.
The letter, written through the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, reads, “The leadership and members of our great Union and Association profoundly appreciate your commitment and dedication to restoring the economic growth and prosperity of our dear Nation, and we are also fully mobilised and committed to supporting all your laudable thoughts and hard decisions towards these lofty goals.
“Unfortunately, we are deeply concerned and shocked by the recent unusual allegations by the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company of a deliberate plot by some International Oil Companies (IOCs) to frustrate their business efforts and continued existence.
“These sabotaging actions reportedly include denying the Refinery crude oil supply and artificially inflating market prices of the crude oil to the Company, thereby forcing Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company to source crude oil from other countries, even as far as the United States of America with attendant high operating costs and logistics.

By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu