The Federal Government has invited the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery to an emergency reconciliation meeting in Abuja on Monday following threats of a nationwide strike by the union.
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PENGASSAN had announced plans to down tools over the reported mass sacking of Nigerian workers and alleged anti-labour practices at the refinery.
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Labour and Employment Minister, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, in a statement released on Sunday by ministry spokesperson Patience Onuobia, said the government had taken swift steps to prevent an industrial crisis that could disrupt the nation’s economy.
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He confirmed that official invitations had been sent to both parties to attend the talks, which will be chaired in his office.
“I appeal to both parties to be mindful of the importance of the petroleum sector to the country, being the core of her economy. A strike will not only lead to heavy revenue losses but also worsen hardship for Nigerians,” the minister said.
Dingyadi urged the union to suspend its planned action and embrace dialogue, stressing that the government was determined to reach a settlement that protects workers’ rights while safeguarding national interests.
“The Federal Government will resolve the dispute amicably to the satisfaction of all parties involved and in the national interest,” he assured.
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