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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), yesterday, grounded operational activities at the headquarters of Sterling Oil exploration over alleged expatriate abuse and other anti-labour practices.
28 Jan
President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, in an interview, spoke on the state of refineries and divestments as they impact workers as well as the union’s stance on the tax reform bills currently pending before the National Assembly.
21 Jan
We state unequivocally that the old Port Harcourt Refinery is functional, and the Warri Refinery is also functional as of today. These refineries are working, although not to the full installed capacity yet. I would also confirm that there is enormous work
17 Jan
The Federal Government has disclosed that the country would need additional 350,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil to meet targets for the 2025 budget, translating to 127.7 million barrels or $10.3 billion monetary equivalent.
4 Dec
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to sell 51 per cent stakes in the four public refineries to the private sector to ensure they remain operational.
12 Nov
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has demanded a full and transparent investigation into the alleged brutal assault by military and security agents on oil and gas workers operating at the Oritsetimeyin Oil and Gas Rig.
5 Nov
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Women Commission (PWC) has raised concern over challenges young girls face due to social media’s influence, advising parents to monitor their children’s online
26 Oct
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have expressed sadness over a helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
25 Sep
Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to increase its stake in Dangote’s Refinery from seven per cent to at least 45 per cent to enable assurance and energy security.
5 Sep 2024
There is a possibility that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) is considering a strike to halt the invasion of the industry by foreign nationals, especially Indians.
27 Aug 2024
The Petroleum and Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has criticised International Oil Companies (IOCs) for abusing the expatriate quota system. President of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, voiced these concerns during his address at the conclusion of the 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS) in Abuja over the weekend. He alleged that this abuse…
30 Jul 2024
Deliverable mentorship and leadership programmes, flexible work arrangements and initiatives that encourage young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will create a more inclusive environment for talents to thrive, President of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has said.
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