The House of Representatives has moved to mediate the ongoing dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of Dangote Refinery. The industrial action, which began on September 29, 2025, has disrupted operations at the $20 billion facility.
The disruption has caused a significant drop in Nigeria’s crude oil production, with a reported loss of 200,000 barrels per day. This has led to fuel scarcity and long queues at filling stations across several states, causing severe hardship for millions of Nigerians.
Lawmakers described the Dangote Refinery as a strategic asset crucial for national energy security and economic growth. The House has urged its leadership to broker a peace deal between the two parties. It has also called on relevant government ministries to develop a framework to protect vital private investments from disruptive union actions.
