Dangote Refinery, PENGASSAN Clash Over Sack of Workers
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has accused the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of unlawfully sacking about 800 Nigerian workers for joining the union, while retaining over 2,000 Indian expatriates.
PENGASSAN’s General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa, claimed the dismissals came immediately after the workers completed their unionisation process, alleging discrimination against Nigerians in favour of foreign workers. He described the move as a violation of labour laws and the Trade Union Act, vowing that the union would resist the action through protests, picketing, or legal steps.
The association also argued that many expatriates employed at the refinery lacked proper immigration papers, while qualified Nigerians were sidelined. PENGASSAN demanded the immediate recall of all affected workers, warning that failure to do so would trigger nationwide action.
In response, Dangote Refinery denied the allegations, stating that only a small number of staff were dismissed due to “repeated acts of sabotage” that endangered safety and operations. The company insisted that more than 3,000 Nigerians remain employed at the refinery, with recruitment ongoing.
It stressed its commitment to workers’ rights, transparency, and safety, while warning against misinformation that could undermine the refinery’s role as a strategic national asset.
The refinery has recently faced union unrest, though it secured a court injunction preventing blockades of its facility.
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