FG Appeals to PENGASSAN Over Dangote Dispute, Schedules Truce Meeting for Monday
The Federal Government has called on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to reconsider its planned strike scheduled for Monday due to its ongoing dispute with Dangote Refinery.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this appeal on Sunday, emphasizing that the Ministry has initiated steps to facilitate dialogue between the parties to prevent further escalation.
In a statement issued by Patience Onuobia, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour, Dingyadi announced that invitations have been sent to both PENGASSAN leadership and Dangote Refinery management for an emergency conciliation meeting at his office on Monday.
The Minister urged PENGASSAN to suspend its strike action to create a conducive environment for peaceful resolution of the dispute.
