The much-anticipated consultative meeting between the Federal Government, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Dangote Group, and other key stakeholders ended in a stalemate on Monday, September 8, 2025. This development has left many Nigerians anxious as the union pressed ahead with its strike.
The meeting, convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, aimed to resolve the brewing labour dispute between NUPENG and the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union policies at the refinery.
Dangote, however, has defended its position, maintaining that it would proceed with its operational policy.
The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, emphasized the importance of dialogue. However, an industry stakeholder who attended the parley told Daily Post that the talks yielded little progress.
For now, however, with talks stalled and depots closed, Nigerians face the prospect of fresh fuel scarcity and higher prices if the standoff persists.
