Mass Sack at Dangote Refinery: Management Explains Reason, Downplays Impact

Dangote Refinery has verified that the dismissal of numerous Nigerian employees who joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) has had a little impact on workers.
According to reports, Dangote Refinery fired all of its Nigerian employees less than twenty-four hours after ninety percent of them joined the PENGASSAN.

The personnel were fired for repeated acts of sabotage that have impacted operational efficiency and caused safety issues, the company stated in a statement posted on its 𝕏 account on Friday.

According to the petroleum refinery, despite the current reorganization, more than 3,000 Nigerians are still employed by the corporation.

“The Dangote Petroleum Refinery wishes to clarify recent reports concerning the ongoing reorganization within its facility,” the statement said. This is not an arbitrary exercise. The refinery has to be protected from recurring acts of sabotage that have compromised operational efficiency and generated safety concerns.

The aforementioned decision was made in the refinery’s best interest due to sporadic instances of sabotage in its various units, which had serious safety implications and detrimental effects on human life.

“We continue to be aware of our internal processes and weaknesses in order to guarantee the long-term stability of this vital national resource. Protecting the refinery is essential for the benefit of Nigerians, our African partners, and the thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on it.

At the moment, more than 3,000 Nigerians are still employed full-time at our petroleum refinery. Since we are still hiring, just a very tiny percentage of our team was impacted.

Through our numerous graduate trainee programs and skilled hiring procedure, we are able to find Nigerian talent.

The freedom of every worker to choose whether or not to join a union is one of the globally recognized labor values that we acknowledge and respect. Our dedication to the rights of workers is unshakeable.

“Africa’s energy independence is strengthened, good, long-term jobs are created, and Nigerians are served by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. We will keep collaborating with our stakeholders, employees, and regulators to maintain the greatest levels of accountability, transparency, and safety.