The Federal Government has successfully mediated a resolution between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), ending a labor dispute that prompted a strike.

A statement issued early Wednesday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed that after two days of negotiation sessions, the conflict was amicably resolved.

According to the statement, “The Honourable Minister of Labour informed the meeting that unionisation is a right of workers under Nigerian law, and this right should be respected. After examining the procedure used in the disengagement of workers, the meeting agreed that Dangote Group shall immediately begin redeploying the affected staff to other companies within the group, with no loss of pay. No worker will be victimised as a result of their involvement in the impasse. PENGASSAN has agreed to commence the process of calling off the strike. Both parties agreed to this understanding in good faith.”

Representatives of the government at the meeting included National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Dingyadi; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Atiku Bagudu; Minister of State for Labour and Employment Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; Director-General of the DSS Adeola Ajayi; and Director-General of the NIA Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.

This successful intervention by the Federal Government highlights its commitment to protecting workers’ rights while ensuring industrial harmony in critical sectors of the economy.