New Truck Drivers’ Union Insists on Independence, Rejects NUPENG and PENGASSAN Recognition.
According to the report by Channel TV on Tuesday September 30, 2025, A newly registered association of truck drivers has declared that it does not require recognition or validation from the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to operate legally in the country.
Speaking in an interview, the leadership of the association explained that their registration was duly completed with the appropriate authorities in line with Nigerian labour laws, making their activities legitimate and independent.
According to the spokesperson, suggestions that the new union needed clearance from NUPENG or PENGASSAN to function were misleading and based on “wrong perceptions.” He maintained that no union in Nigeria has the legal right to register another, stressing that the regulatory responsibility rests solely with the federal government and its agencies.
“We don’t need their recognition. NUPENG and PENGASSAN have no authority to register any association in Nigeria. Our union is properly registered, and we are operating within the law,” the spokesperson insisted.
He further challenged journalists and the public to investigate claims that the majority of truck drivers were certified by NUPENG. According to him, such assumptions have contributed to misrepresentation and misunderstanding about the true structure of road transport workers in the country.
“What we want people to understand is that truck drivers are diverse and not all of them are under NUPENG. If you go round and speak to them directly, you will see that our association has strong grassroots support and represents a wide category of operators,” he added.
The spokesperson also criticized the dominance of existing unions in the petroleum and logistics sector, noting that their style of operation often leaves ordinary truck drivers with little voice in decision-making. He said the emergence of the new association was aimed at ensuring inclusivity, fairness, and adequate representation for drivers who feel sidelined.
According to the report by Channel TV on Tuesday September 30, 2025, A newly registered association of truck drivers has declared that it does not require recognition or validation from the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to operate legally in the country.
Speaking in an interview, the leadership of the association explained that their registration was duly completed with the appropriate authorities in line with Nigerian labour laws, making their activities legitimate and independent.
According to the spokesperson, suggestions that the new union needed clearance from NUPENG or PENGASSAN to function were misleading and based on “wrong perceptions.” He maintained that no union in Nigeria has the legal right to register another, stressing that the regulatory responsibility rests solely with the federal government and its agencies.
“We don’t need their recognition. NUPENG and PENGASSAN have no authority to register any association in Nigeria. Our union is properly registered, and we are operating within the law,” the spokesperson insisted.
He further challenged journalists and the public to investigate claims that the majority of truck drivers were certified by NUPENG. According to him, such assumptions have contributed to misrepresentation and misunderstanding about the true structure of road transport workers in the country.
“What we want people to understand is that truck drivers are diverse and not all of them are under NUPENG. If you go round and speak to them directly, you will see that our association has strong grassroots support and represents a wide category of operators,” he added.
The spokesperson also criticized the dominance of existing unions in the petroleum and logistics sector, noting that their style of operation often leaves ordinary truck drivers with little voice in decision-making. He said the emergence of the new association was aimed at ensuring inclusivity, fairness, and adequate representation for drivers who feel sidelined.
New Truck Drivers’ Union Insists on Independence, Rejects NUPENG and PENGASSAN Recognition.
According to the report by Channel TV on Tuesday September 30, 2025, A newly registered association of truck drivers has declared that it does not require recognition or validation from the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to operate legally in the country.
Speaking in an interview, the leadership of the association explained that their registration was duly completed with the appropriate authorities in line with Nigerian labour laws, making their activities legitimate and independent.
According to the spokesperson, suggestions that the new union needed clearance from NUPENG or PENGASSAN to function were misleading and based on “wrong perceptions.” He maintained that no union in Nigeria has the legal right to register another, stressing that the regulatory responsibility rests solely with the federal government and its agencies.
“We don’t need their recognition. NUPENG and PENGASSAN have no authority to register any association in Nigeria. Our union is properly registered, and we are operating within the law,” the spokesperson insisted.
He further challenged journalists and the public to investigate claims that the majority of truck drivers were certified by NUPENG. According to him, such assumptions have contributed to misrepresentation and misunderstanding about the true structure of road transport workers in the country.
“What we want people to understand is that truck drivers are diverse and not all of them are under NUPENG. If you go round and speak to them directly, you will see that our association has strong grassroots support and represents a wide category of operators,” he added.
The spokesperson also criticized the dominance of existing unions in the petroleum and logistics sector, noting that their style of operation often leaves ordinary truck drivers with little voice in decision-making. He said the emergence of the new association was aimed at ensuring inclusivity, fairness, and adequate representation for drivers who feel sidelined.
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