Nupeng strike latest news

The NUPENG strike, also known as the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) strike, is an ongoing industrial action by the union to protest various issues affecting its members and the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Here are some of the latest news updates on the strike:

Latest News Updates:

  1. Strike Enters 14th Day: The NUPENG strike has entered its 14th day, with no signs of a resolution in sight. The union is demanding better working conditions, improved welfare, and increased allocation of oil revenue to the Niger Delta region. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. FG, NUPENG Meet Again: The Federal Government and NUPENG have met again to discuss the ongoing strike, but no agreement has been reached. The union is insisting that the government must address its demands before calling off the strike. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Petrol Scarcity Worsens: The ongoing strike has led to a severe shortage of petrol in many parts of the country, causing long queues at filling stations and economic hardship for many Nigerians. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. NUPENG Threatens to Embark on Nationwide Protest: The union has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if its demands are not met. The protest is expected to disrupt economic activities and cause further hardship for Nigerians. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. FG Offers to Meet NUPENG's Demands: The Federal Government has offered to meet some of NUPENG's demands, including the payment of outstanding allowances and the provision of better working conditions. However, the union is still demanding more. (Source: This Day Live)

Background:

The NUPENG strike began on April 28, 2022, after the union's members voted to embark on an indefinite strike to protest various issues affecting the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. The union is demanding better working conditions, improved welfare, and increased allocation of oil revenue to the Niger Delta region. The strike has had a significant impact on the economy, causing petrol scarcity, disruptions to oil production, and economic hardship for many Nigerians.

Key Demands:

  1. Payment of outstanding allowances and benefits to NUPENG members.
  2. Improved working conditions and welfare for NUPENG members.
  3. Increased allocation of oil revenue to the Niger Delta region.
  4. Implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to address the challenges facing the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.

Impact:

The NUPENG strike has had a significant impact on the economy, causing:

  1. Petrol scarcity and long queues at filling stations.
  2. Disruptions to oil production and supply.
  3. Economic hardship for many Nigerians.
  4. Loss of revenue for the government.
  5. Disruption of economic activities and trade.

Resolution:

The strike is ongoing, and there is no clear indication of when it will be called off. The Federal Government and NUPENG are still negotiating, but no agreement has been reached. The strike is expected to continue until NUPENG's demands are met.