The Federal Authorities is presently holding a closed-door assembly with the management of the Petroleum and Pure Fuel Senior Workers Affiliation of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and representatives of the Dangote Refinery on the Minister of Labour and Employment Convention Corridor in Abuja.
The assembly was convened on the occasion of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammad Maigari Dingyadi, to resolve the continuing dispute between PENGASSAN and the Dangote Refinery.
PENGASSAN was represented by its President, Comrade Festus Osifo, alongside the Common Secretary of the Commerce Union Congress (TUC), Dr. Nuhu Toro, whereas the federal government’s delegation was led by Minister Dingyadi.
Recall that the Federal Authorities had on Sunday summoned each PENGASSAN and the administration of Dangote Refinery to the emergency assembly following the deepening rift between the 2 events.
The assembly, initially scheduled for two:00 p.m., ultimately started at about 3:50 p.m. because of the late arrival of some essential stakeholders earlier than shifting right into a closed-door session.
In his opening remarks, Dingyadi acknowledged, “What’s occurring right now may be very pricey to our financial system and to the safety of our nation. We have now been knowledgeable that PENGASSAN is on strike.”
Additional particulars from the session are anticipated to emerge after deliberations are concluded.