NUPENG wants FG to stop mass sacking in oil sector, gives 21-day ultimatum

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers (NUPENG) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to weigh in on the mass retrenchment of workers by international oil companies in the country.

The ultimatum was given by NUPENG National President, Igwe Achese at the end of a meeting of the union’s Central Working Committee in Delta on Wednesday.

He said the companies have sacked over 3000 workers since the country for into recession.

“It’s painful to say, as I address you, Chevron has wound up in the East and its offices closed. A total of 1,500 workers were sacked without their entitlements and nobody is saying anything. As we speak, many companies have left and many others are winding up.

“Many oil companies are winding up including ExxonMobil, Pan Ocean, Sapiem Ground Petroleum, and Hercules Offshore Nigeria Limited in Warri. About 3,000 workers have already been sacked by various oil companies. The Federal Government should act fast to avert further loss of jobs in the country,” he said.

“NUPENG will take all necessary actions to drive home its demand if the FG fails to act in 21 days. We want the FG to intervene within the 21 days to stop further loss of jobs nationwide. We are 100 per cent in support of the anti-corruption fight, but there must be respect for Nigerians.

“Right now, our members and even those in other sectors are no longer able to pay school fees of their children and even afford rents. Worse still, those being sacked now are so treated without any commitment to proper terminal benefits.”

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