The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions to join the strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals over the alleged sack of 800 workers.
In a directive signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the Congress urged affiliates and members nationwide to immediately mobilise for what it described as a “full-scale, decisive engagement” against the conglomerate’s alleged anti-worker practices.
The NLC stressed that the conflict has moved beyond the struggles of PENGASSAN and NUPENG, insisting it now represents a broader fight for workers’ rights across Nigeria.
It maintained that the campaign’s ultimate goal is to compel Dangote Refinery to respect workers’ fundamental rights, accusing the company of leveraging its economic influence to evade regulatory oversight.
The Congress further alleged that key government agencies have been compromised, leaving workers vulnerable to unfair labour practices.
Written by Gladys Haruna