We are all aware that PENGASSAN has threatened to go on strike due to FG's insensitivity to issues bordering on the oil sector with claims that it affects Nigerians at Large. Below are some of the reason for the strike. Does it worth inflicting pains on Nigerians?

Comrade Francis Johnson listed the challenges to include pipeline vandalisation, crude oil theft, state of the refineries, intractable and persistent scarcity of petroleum products, subsidy payment controversies, divestment, illegal transfer or allocation of oil blocks, irregular Joint Venture (JV) funding with emphasis on delay in cash call payment, inadequate funding of government agencies in the oil and gas sector and undue interference in the management of government agencies.

So must pains be inflicted on Nigerians to get these so called challenges solved? Let us not forget that most of them are even culprits in some of these challenges.

Well... Honestly don't think their reason is worth going on strike for...

These are flimsy reasons. Every government agencies have those challenges.
These people are merely acting a script.

If this govt does not put its foot down on economic saboteurs it will loose fail with Nigerians.
Because what I see here is the hand of Esau but the voice of Jacob

ayindejimmy:
These are flimsy reasons. Every government agencies have those challenges.
These people are merely acting a script.

If this govt does not put its foot down on economic saboteurs it will loose fail with Nigerians.
Because what I see here is the hand of Esau but the voice of Jacob

If pipeline vandalisation, crude oil theft, state of the refineries, intractable and persistent scarcity of petroleum products, subsidy payment controversies, divestment, illegal transfer or allocation of oil blocks, irregular Joint Venture (JV) funding with emphasis on delay in cash call payment, inadequate funding of government agencies in the oil and gas sector and undue interference in the management of government agencies are flimsy reasons, what then is serious enough in ur estimation to warrant a strike that isn't a mere script bring acted out?

Pfft... The poster above mine is on point, let's just hope they don't embark on that strike for all our sakes

freeze001:


If pipeline vandalisation, crude oil theft, state of the refineries, intractable and persistent scarcity of petroleum products, subsidy payment controversies, divestment, illegal transfer or allocation of oil blocks, irregular Joint Venture (JV) funding with emphasis on delay in cash call payment, inadequate funding of government agencies in the oil and gas sector and undue interference in the management of government agencies are flimsy reasons, what then is serious enough in ur estimation to warrant a strike that isn't a mere script bring acted out?

They have every right to stand up against government but not using masses to fight govt. They should find means to resolve issues they have with govt not by inflicting pains on nigerians.

This reasons are part of the problem we have in this country
It's like NLC going on strike for poor power supply..
Nigerians really need to understand the fact that their country is a very poor country ( a country with a capital budget of less than 7 billion dollars) And until we increase our revenue we can't do much.. ..
As a country with our population only well structured tax system will give us over 80 billion dollars.. It we pay workers and other recurrent expenditure with $10bn then we have enough money for capital project... . Until we adress this there is no meaningful development that we can get

emerged01:



They have every right to stand up against government but not using masses to fight govt. They should find means to resolve issues they have with govt not by inflicting pains on nigerians.

In that case u fail to see that it is not their problem but actually d problem of all Nigerians. You should in fact hail them for being able to involve all Nigerians by d nature of the services they render because that mounts more pressure on the govt. The moment u try to separate the govt from d people then u would have failed because u keep them insulated from the real crises destroying and killing the dignity of Nigerians as humans.

If u call pipeline vandalism 'their problem' why does Fashola tell u it's d reason u will never have electricity and having identified that problem, does nothing about it? Is it not because he is in a position where d Nigerian state provides all his needs without a care in this world? Why then should Femi Adesina tell u so callously to go and fight pipeline vandals if u want power? Who should address n resolve these issues? PENGASSAN or d govt?

If crude oil theft is their problem why did APC n Buhari campaign successfully with it? Why has it not stopped yet? You still believe it is not our concern? Or d intractable n persistent scarcity of Petroleum products? Is that not why u are already complaining since a strike will affect availability for u and I?

If subsidy payment was just their problem why were d saboteurs being investigated and prosecuted? Why was news about their ongoing thieving activities a scandal and affront to the poor masses? Is it not what led to d removal of subsidy today yet without any cushioning measures, automatically increasing hardship on Nigerians? What about undue interference in the management of government agencies? Is it really just 'their problem'?

In all of these, if they go n negotiate only for their pockets and they get settled as has always been the case, will u and I still not suffer d same problems? Think of it this way and as much as u can, demand actual resolution of these problems by d government n relevant stakeholders so Nigerians can live dignified lobes which they're entitled to!

freeze001:


In that case u fail to see that it is not their problem but actually d problem of all Nigerians. You should in fact hail them for being able to involve all Nigerians by d nature of the services they render because that mounts more pressure on the govt. The moment u try to separate the govt from d people then u would have failed because u keep them insulated from the real crises destroying and killing the dignity of Nigerians as humans.

If u call pipeline vandalism 'their problem' why does Fashola tell u it's d reason u will never have electricity and having identified that problem, does nothing about it? Is it not because he is in a position where d Nigerian state provides all his needs without a care in this world? Why then should Femi Adesina tell u so callously to go and fight pipeline vandals if u want power? Who should address n resolve these issues? PENGASSAN or d govt?

If crude oil theft is their problem why did APC n Buhari campaign successfully with it? Why has it not stopped yet? You still believe it is not our concern? Or d intractable n persistent scarcity of Petroleum products? Is that not why u are already complaining since a strike will affect availability for u and I?

If subsidy payment was just their problem why were d saboteurs being investigated and prosecuted? Why was news about their ongoing thieving activities a scandal and affront to the poor masses? Is it not what led to d removal of subsidy today yet without any cushioning measures, automatically increasing hardship on Nigerians? What about undue interference in the management of government agencies? Is it really just 'their problem'?

In all of these, if they go n negotiate only for their pockets and they get settled as has always been the case, will u and I still not suffer d same problems? Think of it this way and as much as u can, demand actual resolution of these problems by d government n relevant stakeholders so Nigerians can live dignified lobes which they're entitled to!

These problems are not new to Nigerians. I'm saying it those problem mentioned can't be the reason behind their action,they have their own selfish reasons of embarking strike .These problems have been on ground for years. Think of it, can strike resolve those problems?

So much back and forth on the issue. The ultimate question is, How is strike, in any way, going to solve the issue on ground? ?

badonkadonk:
Well... Honestly don't think their reason is worth going on strike for...

That irregular JV funding is a major issue because multinational said FG are not bringing their 60% equity funding in the JV and the business is not sustainable due to global oil price fluctuations, and that they need to downsize their workforce which are Pengassen members to stay afloat. So to prevent Job lose of their members they need to strike to force FG bring their equity funding in the business. It is call cash call.

emerged01:



They have every right to stand up against government but not using masses to fight govt. They should find means to resolve issues they have with govt not by inflicting pains on nigerians.

Are members of d union nt also part of the masses? The problem with d citizenry is short memory n inability 2 research.
If we remember wen d prize of PMS was increased in may PENGASAN supported govt btvgave conditions . the first meeting BTW govt n union was pospuned to June bt govt didn't show up, a seven day ultimatum was issued yet govt ignored it
Who is against the masses here? The man whose job loss is eminent OE the govt? If the issues outlined are nt addressed d industry wld fire staff again very soon n govt can't do anytin about it
For our info PENGASAN is also made up of workers from shell, NNPC, ExxonMobil, AGIP, PPPRA, etc its but govt and the IOCs

Jazzman44:


Are members of d union nt also part of the masses? The problem with d citizenry is short memory n inability 2 research.
If we remember wen d prize of PMS was increased in may PENGASAN supported govt btvgave conditions . the first meeting BTW govt n union was pospuned to June bt govt didn't show up, a seven day ultimatum was issued yet govt ignored it
Who is against the masses here? The man whose job loss is eminent OE the govt? If the issues outlined are nt addressed d industry wld fire staff again very soon n govt can't do anytin about it
For our info PENGASAN is also made up of workers from shell, NNPC, ExxonMobil, AGIP, PPPRA, etc its but govt and the IOCs

Conditions that the mentioned problems be resolved between May till now? Or what? I don't get you. Nigerians are aware of those problems,and those problems can't be solved within a short time. Strike is not the best option except they have their own hidden agenda.

mrvitalis:
This reasons are part of the problem we have in this country
It's like NLC going on strike for poor power supply..
Nigerians really need to understand the fact that their country is a very poor country ( a country with a capital budget of less than 7 billion dollars) And until we increase our revenue we can't do much.. ..
As a country with our population only well structured tax system will give us over 80 billion dollars.. It we pay workers and other recurrent expenditure with $10bn then we have enough money for capital project... . Until we adress this there is no meaningful development that we can get

You understand the Nigerian situation very well. Big Ups to you!

TrutforAfrica:


You understand the Nigerian situation very well. Big Ups to you!

A lot of people think government Donr want to build Road or power plants or rail ways because they are wicked or all that... But the truth is there is no money

hopilo:

That irregular JV funding is a major issue because multinational said FG are not bringing their 60% equity funding in the JV and the business is not sustainable due to global oil price fluctuations, and that they need to downsize their workforce which are Pengassen members to stay afloat. So to prevent Job lose of their members they need to strike to force FG bring their equity funding in the business. It is call cash call.

True.. Buh there should be better ways of going about it than striking...

emerged01:


Conditions that the mentioned problems be resolved between May till now? Or what? I don't get you. Nigerians are aware of those problems,and those problems can't be solved within a short time. Strike is not the best option except they have their own hidden agenda.

What ever u wish to call it suit itself
The truth is in the Fight for survival me comes first
The members are asking for conditions to secure their survival after all they are d machine financing all our expenditures
At the moment we rely on them and should treat them as such same way we shld treat d region that owns the oil.
When you refuse to dialog you call for crisis
Strike is a mediation to crisis

Jazzman44:


What ever u wish to call it suit itself
The truth is in the Fight for survival me comes first
The members are asking for conditions to secure their survival after all they are d machine financing all our expenditures
At the moment we rely on them and should treat them as such same way we shld treat d region that owns the oil.
When you refuse to dialog you call for crisis
Strike is a mediation to crisis

Now I get you! Thank you for being honest.

These problems have since been in existence.
Why didn't they since go on strike for those reasons ?

The only thing that has changed recently is demand for PMS in Nigeria.
This has reduced due to the increased price and non-feasibility to smuggle out PMS to border nations further reducing the demand for PMS.

I think the strike is for selfish reasons.


Just my opinion.

freeze001:


If pipeline vandalisation, crude oil theft, state of the refineries, intractable and persistent scarcity of petroleum products, subsidy payment controversies, divestment, illegal transfer or allocation of oil blocks, irregular Joint Venture (JV) funding with emphasis on delay in cash call payment, inadequate funding of government agencies in the oil and gas sector and undue interference in the management of government agencies are flimsy reasons, what then is serious enough in ur estimation to warrant a strike that isn't a mere script bring acted out?

Let tell ourselves the truth, do they just wake up to realize all these deficiencies? Are they not contributing to problem now. Vandalism in nigeria is almost as old as the country itself. They channel their grudges to NDA and other sabo.

hopilo:

That irregular JV funding is a major issue because multinational said FG are not bringing their 60% equity funding in the JV and the business is not sustainable due to global oil price fluctuations, and that they need to downsize their workforce which are Pengassen members to stay afloat. So to prevent Job lose of their members they need to strike to force FG bring their equity funding in the business. It is call cash call.

See our we deceive others, instead of them to come out straight, stating the main issue is cash call to protect their interest, they decided to pad their demand as if they for masses. People deceive people.

amaechi1:


See our we deceive others, instead of them to come out straight, stating the main issue is cash call to protect their interest, they decided to pad their demand as if they for masses. People deceive people.

Are they not part of d masses? Do they go 2 different markets? Do the economy treat them differently? If 100K was buying them a months meal and the govt ruins the economy so they can only afford 15days and they ve d power 2 request 4 more you say they shouldn't? Did we all not see how the presidency wasted millions in d past fewdays in d name of breaking fast?

Abeg PENGASAN carry go get what you can 4m dem to help you survive their mess. I wish I had d power 2 bargain my pocket 2 cos the govt is lining it's pocket 2.