PENGASSAN has thrown its weight behind NUPENG in a heated clash with the Dangote Refinery over workers' right to unionise. A recent fuel‑loading halt at depots sparked fears of shortages, while the unions warn they will shut the plant if talks stall. The standoff pits labour law and ILO standards against the refinery’s reorganisation plan that saw 800 layoffs. Minister of Labour Muhammadu Dingyadi has called an emergency meeting in Abuja to defuse the crisis. A full shutdown could ripple through Nigeria’s fuel supply and broader economy.
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