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The Federal Government has officially announced the resolution of the disagreement between PENGASSAN and Dangote.
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The Federal Government has officially announced the resolution of the disagreement between PENGASSAN and Dangote.

Oct 1, 2025,1 month ago

Good news for all involved in the recent industrial dispute between Dangote Refinery and PENGASSAN: no worker will face repercussions for their role in the disagreement. Both parties have reached a good-faith understanding, with PENGASSAN agreeing to begin the process of calling off the strike.


This breakthrough came after a series of intense negotiations. A high-level government delegation, including National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Dingyadi, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Director-General of the DSS Adeola Ajayi, and Director-General of the NIA Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, played a crucial role in mediating the talks.


The path to resolution wasn't smooth. An initial meeting on Monday between PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery management regarding the industrial dispute ended in a deadlock, stretching from around 4 PM into the early hours of Tuesday without a clear solution. Following this stalemate, Dr. Dingyadi announced that discussions would reconvene by 2 PM on Tuesday. The follow-up session, which eventually began around 3:50 PM at the Office of the National Security Adviser, ultimately lasted into the early hours of Wednesday, when the much-anticipated breakthrough was finally achieved.


The dispute itself arose from PENGASSAN's allegations that Dangote Refinery was engaging in mass transfers and sackings of union members, and even replacing some Nigerian employees with foreign nationals. The company consistently denied these claims. The Federal Government's intervention was prompted by significant concerns about the potential impact of the ongoing conflict on Nigeria's economy and its vital energy security.

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