Dangote Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of spreading falsehoods and employing intimidation tactics in its dealings with the company.
Dangote Refinery has strongly condemned what it described as “lies and terror tactics” allegedly being deployed by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against its operations.
In a press statement titled “Lawless PENGASSAN – Its Lies and Terror Tactics”, the company said the union had embarked on a campaign of misinformation to destabilise its workforce and disrupt production.
The statement read, “PENGASSAN has chosen to peddle falsehoods and spread propaganda with the sole aim of tarnishing our reputation and inciting unrest among our employees.”
It further claimed that the union was attempting to destabilise the refinery through coercion. “Their method is nothing short of intimidation, designed to instil fear and exert undue pressure on our staff,” the refinery said.
The company insisted that it remained committed to upholding lawful labour practices and would not succumb to what it described as bullying. “We will continue to uphold the rule of law and resist any attempt by PENGASSAN to derail the progress of this refinery,” it stressed.
Dangote Refinery accused the union of deliberately undermining industrial harmony for selfish purposes, warning that such actions threatened not just the company but also Nigeria’s broader economic stability.
“We cannot allow a handful of individuals hiding under the guise of unionism to sabotage a national asset of this magnitude,” the statement added.
The company maintained that it had consistently engaged with stakeholders in good faith and would remain open to genuine dialogue. However, it warned that it would not allow intimidation or misinformation to derail its mandate.
“We urge Nigerians to see through the lies and propaganda of PENGASSAN and recognise the refinery’s commitment to building an industry that benefits all,” the refinery declared.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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