The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have asked its members to ignore the strike notice issued by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Earlier today, NUPENG had said workers will down their tools
and start sourcing for alternative employment from September 8.
The union said the decision is in response to Dangote
refinery’s alleged prevention of its compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker
drivers from “joining labour unions”.
In a statement on Friday, the PTD rejected the union’s directive,
which it described as “insensitive”.
“This is a clarion call to all Petroleum Tanker Drivers
across Nigeria to please ignore the strike notice issued by NUPENG leadership.
The purported notice suggested that the industrial action will take effect on
Monday, September 8, 2025, this is obviously insensitive, callous, and
unacceptable,” the statement reads.
“How could NUPENG
condescend so low like this that they didn’t even deem it necessary to explore
any option of negotiation or stakeholders dialogue before arriving at this?”
PTD said unions are expected to be socially responsible and not self-centred, which is “capable of ruining the socio-economic accomplishments of the country”.
The union said membership anywhere in the world is
voluntary.
According to the association, Dangote refinery’s plan to
import 4,000 compressed natural gas-powered trucks for the direct distribution
of fuel to retailers “is in good shape and in best interest of the masses”.
“Negotiations and symbiotic relationships cannot be reached
through violence, threats or arrogance, Nigeria is governed under
constitutional democracy, these union leaders should note that very carefully,”
the PTD said.
Furthermore, the association said NUPENG, through its
actions, has failed to foster peace and harmony in the industry.
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