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The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has condemned the decision of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cut oil and gas supply to the 650,000 barrels per day facility.
PENGASSAN had earlier on Saturday directed its branches to cut products supply to Dangote Refinery.
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The association was protesting the recent sack of over 800 workers by management of the refinery.
In a statement issued in Lagos, Dangote Refinery warned that PENGASSAN ‘s “reckless” directive, if enforced, would not only cripple its operations but also inflict hardship on Nigerians.
According to the refinery. the directive amount to “economic sabotage” against Nigeria and will threaten the supply of essential petroleum products, including petrol, aviation fuel, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas.
It insisted that PENGASSAN lacks the power to interfere with existing supply contracts with third-party vendors.
“This is a brazen, shocking display of lawlessness and criminality by PENGASSAN. Absolutely no law gives the union the right to cut off gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery or disrupt the performance of valid contracts
“The refinery is a strategic national asset and one of the largest contributors to government revenue. The attempt by PENGASSAN to sabotage its operations is a disincentive to investors and a national embarrassment,” the statement read.
Dangote Refinery urged the Federal Government and security agencies to stop the calculated attempt to inflict hardship on Nigerians.
“No Nigerian household is insulated from the effects of this reckless directive. The repercussions will be grave, affecting every home, every business, and the aviation industry. This is a fight for all Nigerians,” it added
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