Nupeng news

NUPENG (National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers) is a major trade union in Nigeria that represents workers in the oil and gas industry. Here are some recent news updates about NUPENG:

  1. Strike threat: In January 2023, NUPENG threatened to go on strike over alleged non-payment of entitlements to its members by oil companies. The union gave a 14-day ultimatum to the companies to resolve the issue.
  2. Petrol scarcity: In December 2022, NUPENG's strike over alleged non-payment of entitlements led to a petrol scarcity in Nigeria. The strike was called off after the government intervened and agreed to pay the outstanding entitlements.
  3. New leadership: In November 2022, NUPENG elected a new leadership, with Williams Akporeha as its President. Akporeha promised to focus on improving the welfare of members and addressing issues affecting the industry.
  4. Industrial action: In October 2022, NUPENG embarked on an industrial action over alleged non-payment of entitlements to its members by oil companies. The strike lasted for several days before being called off.
  5. Collaboration with other unions: In September 2022, NUPENG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to strengthen collaboration and coordination between the unions.
  6. Petroleum industry reform: In August 2022, NUPENG expressed concerns over the proposed petroleum industry reform in Nigeria, which it said could lead to job losses and negatively impact the welfare of its members.
  7. Safety concerns: In July 2022, NUPENG raised concerns over safety issues in the oil and gas industry, including the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers and inadequate training.

These are just a few examples of recent news updates about NUPENG. The union is a significant player in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, and its activities can have a significant impact on the country's economy and energy sector.