The National Union of Petroleum and Natural
Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Wednesday suspended its planned nationwide
industrial action till negotiation with the Federal Government is
concluded on Thursday.
The National president of the union, Igwe Achese told journalists
after a closed door meeting with government officials that the proposed
nationwide strike is on hold till after Thursday’s talks.
He said the meeting on Tuesday night was merely explorative and not in-depth negotiations however both parties have agreed to return for more talks to put an end to the crises.
He said NUPENG will not support or cover fraudulent oil marketers but government must pay attention to the genuine issues on ground.
The meeting was chaired by the secretary to the government of the federation, Anyim Pius Anyim and the Minister of Labour, Emeka Wogu.
National president NUPENG, Achese Igwe
He said the meeting on Tuesday night was merely explorative and not in-depth negotiations however both parties have agreed to return for more talks to put an end to the crises.
He said NUPENG will not support or cover fraudulent oil marketers but government must pay attention to the genuine issues on ground.
The meeting was chaired by the secretary to the government of the federation, Anyim Pius Anyim and the Minister of Labour, Emeka Wogu.
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