NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike After Agreement with Dangote Group

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Dangote Group, averting a potential fuel supply crisis.

The strike was called off following a meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday, where both parties reached a mutually acceptable agreement.

●Key Terms of the Agreement

Dangote Group has agreed to allow its workers to join NUPENG, addressing the union’s core demand.

The agreement ensures that no worker or employee of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will be victimized due to the strike notice.

The unionisation process will commence immediately and be completed within two weeks (September 9-22, 2025).

Both parties will report back to the Minister of Labour and Employment a week after the conclusion of the unionization exercise to provide updates on compliance

● Background

NUPENG had declared a nationwide industrial action on Monday, September 8, 2025, in protest of the Dangote Group’s alleged anti-union practices and refusal to allow its workers to join the union.

The strike had caused panic buying and fuel loading disruptions at several depots nationwide, with potential implications for the economy

● Reactions

NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed the suspension of the strike, stating that the agreement marks a significant breakthrough in the dispute.

The Dangote Group had maintained that the strike would not cause fuel scarcity, but the agreement has averted potential economic losses .