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Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by chidiokay: 11:42am On Sep 26, 2025
Hightablevoice2:
That's the point.. imagine you are in dangote shoe too.. people just wanting to exploit you all in the name of union.. they just seem to be neglecting a very paramount aspect of economic growth.. and to extend it further, capitalism.. if it is for prospective purpose that can be understood. But Dangote pays, and they look after their employees very well in terms of their packages.. it make no sense trying to unionize when they organization itself on it's own takes very good care of it's people.. majority of responsible corporate heads will act the same way if the shoe falls on their laps..
You know i am amazed at likes of gloriousgbola n co. citing fire where their is no smoke

let judge Dangote base on existing businesses.. how are the workers treated, are worker in dangote cement texting SOS to labour union every month end

The whole essence of unionism is to mitigate unjust treatment, so where there is none of what use is union ... union go just dey chop free dues

on every truck i heard Nupeng collect 100k or is it 1m ... that is why they are fighting Dangote
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by brain54(m): 11:43am On Sep 26, 2025
chidiokay:
Good, its even good you brought the landlord and tenant scenerio

All my life i have rented and lived in over 6 houses .... never did i dictate the term n condition to the landlord

The landlord state there terms n conditions, there one that said i cant stay outside more than 10pm ... me wey be nightcrawler i bounced i didnt drag him to court instead i find a house that aligns with my choice


Employee is subservient to organisation Rules that applies to "All" ... where court have strength to protect workers is cases of " Victimization" .. thats it

i never sleep with folake4u i don know somethings if i cum sleep beside her nko i go be constitution undecided
In those 6 houses you stayed...


You didn't need to "drag" anything with the landlord. Because some of the rights are basic, fundamental and enshrined in the Constitution.

Now if you do not know about those rights and the landlord takes advantage of you that's no one's problem.

The telling you to be home by 10pm are specific terms to your tenancy contract, which is in essence telling you to sign away your basic fundamental right to free movement. Normally, if you don't accept to the terms of his saying you should be home by 10pm at the initial agreement period then he has no right whatever as your landlord to control your movement.


Because the Constitution guarantees your fundamental right to freedom.

You can take your landlord to court if he tries restricting your movement but if you signed a contract accepting to comply with his terms then your case in court would be thrown out be you signed away your right to movement.

Is it now clear?
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by chidiokay: 11:44am On Sep 26, 2025
Basic123:
Wetin concern FG with this?
Is employment no longer FG responsibility abi i should have known Tinubu govt is different .. no time
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by arantess: 11:50am On Sep 26, 2025
chidiokay:
His company His Rules ... Nupeng and FG should employ them
This is an ignorant take
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Helloworld123:
gare:
They should forget all this union drama it has clearly not helped ordinary Nigerians. Look at Dangote’s cement companies: he ran them without union interference and they’re performing far better than most government establishments weighed down by union politics.

Dragging unionism into a private business is unnecessary and destructive. Freedom of association doesn’t mean holding someone’s company hostage; the owner has every right to protect his business and let go of anyone disrupting productivity. Instead of stifling progress with endless demands and strikes, unions should focus on fixing the dead government-run refineries and other collapsing sectors where their influence has failed.

Private businesses that create jobs and contribute to the economy should be allowed to thrive without being strangled by outdated union tactics.
Thank you for your comment.

Unions, as every association, are primarily responsible for their own members, not the general public. I cannot understand why you what the union to fight for Nigerians. That's not the mandate for which they were founded. Your president is responsible for you. Make demands.

Unions are created to ensure better life for workers. Total, SPDC, Chevron, Exon Mobil and NLNG are just to mention but a few companies that have unions and still thrive. The assumption that the union to kill the company is unfounded.

I have once worked in a facility without a union. Workers are abused, overworked, and under-rewarded. Safety was secondary and we were in constant fear for our lives while the company makes billions.

I must mention that these companies in the Oil and Gas industry have money and a lot of it. I don't know what Dangote is afraid of. If taking care of workers' welfare is such a problem, then that's a shame.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by chidiokay: 11:55am On Sep 26, 2025
brain54:
In those 6 houses you stayed...


You didn't need to "drag" anything with the landlord. Because some of the rights are basic, fundamental and enshrined in the Constitution.

Now if you do not know about those rights and the landlord takes advantage of you that's no one's problem.

The telling you to be home by 10pm are specific terms to your tenancy contract, which is in essence telling you to sign away your basic fundamental right to free movement. Normally, if you don't accept to the terms of his saying you should be home by 10pm at the initial agreement period then he has no right whatever as your landlord to control your movement.


Because the Constitution guarantees your fundamental right to freedom.

Is it now clear?
lolzz! you ended up slipping into what i am saying ... Nobody is forcing anybody here

if i didnt accept the landlord terms n condition how i for move in ... what are you saying huh
Same thing with Dangote he give you condition before employment ... take it or leave it weytin court wan do

If you give me terms n condition and i feel it infringe my rights ... its my choice to take it or leave it ... court can't force employer to rewrite terms n conditions just to favour you
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by brain54(m): 11:59am On Sep 26, 2025
chidiokay:
lolzz! you ended up slipping into what i am saying ... Nobody is forcing anybody here

if i didnt accept the landlord terms n condition how i for move in ... what are you saying huh
Same thing with Dangote he give you condition before employment ... take it or leave it weytin court wan do

If you give me terms n condition and i feel it infringe my rights ... its my choice to take it or leave it ... court can't force employer to rewrite terms n conditions just to favour you
Okay. Maybe it's me that didn't read the post fully...

Or misunderstood it Sha.

Just show me where it is on the post that they signed any agreement or terms before employment to not join any union or association!

Because it seems my eye is paining me!
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Hightablevoice2: 12:07pm On Sep 26, 2025
chidiokay:
You know i am amazed at likes of gloriousgbola n co. citing fire where their is no smoke

let judge Dangote base on existing businesses.. how are the workers treated, are worker in dangote cement texting SOS to labour union every month end

The whole essence of unionism is to mitigate unjust treatment, so where there is none of what use is union ... union go just dey chop free dues

on every truck i heard Nupeng collect 100k or is it 1m ... that is why they are fighting Dangote
Official report is what you know. With so many leaks it's way more than that. If we want to continue being the powerhouse in Africa, I know for a fact this is not the right way.

At least let the ground solid properly, but not this time that it's still a very cut throat atmosphere where other African countries, arabs, and them Europeans Plants are hell bent and wanting to take down a huge entity like DG.. Nupeng idealism and initiative was for protection based on projections, but this is just nonsense. Dangote group has always been a very reasonable entity with their work force. And they do listen..but with this whole union thing.. it is a definite loose win situation. Even though in hindsight this is good at least they are showing their card and will be a lesson and case study for other industry. But what about years from now.. unnecessary strikes and demands.. Watch out...union is coming back again... What they did to the education sector will be a child play.. and they will keep pushing, but at whose detrimental effect.. and at the end of the day dragging us back or in a way not allowing us to move seamlessly. If they win this battle... Nigerians should just start holding their breath under the mud.. because it will get ugly.. as in really really ugly at that.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Kukutente23: 12:07pm On Sep 26, 2025
budaatum:
I so wish more Nigerians would carefully analyse and forensically scrutinise like you do instead of lazily believing the simplest unfounded conspiracy out there.

I am with you gidigba 24/7!
Does UK allow unions? How do private companies in UK view unions
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by 2ruborn9ja(m): 12:11pm On Sep 26, 2025
This government is a joke! Leave Dangote alone. Make una work on the dead refineries and challenge him in an open market for competition. Dunno how private company take concern union sef.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by AngelicBeing: 12:16pm On Sep 26, 2025
Misterone:
The Nigerians wen dey NNPC, wetin dem do?
They steal Petrol, involve in pipeline vandalisation, Subsidy criminals etc grin

Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by oluwaahmed: 12:16pm On Sep 26, 2025
Esthered:
Union in a private organization?

I doubt if it works. What does the PIA say about unionism?
Employees of the major IOC (Agip, Shell, Chevron, Total, Elf) in nigeria belong to either Pengassen or Nupeng. Its not a govt thing. Without those unions, employees will be at the mercy of the elite. Do you know why those working in oil companies are rich & live comfortable lives? Because the union ensure they are paid according to international best practices. If not, they would be like bankers & factory workers being used and dumped. Dangote can only do this because he has backing of nigerian govt. If you have nothing to hide, you will not be afraid of union
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Akinpresident: 12:17pm On Sep 26, 2025
unite4real:
well, the letter did not mention PENGASSAN.

so why connecting it.

Ok.

Even if that was the case he has the right to engage and disengage.

If i were him sef, the earlier he do away with those guys with the mentality of sabotaging the oil industry the better.

This is for the good of the masses.

NUPENG and PENGASSAN are cult that slow the industry down
Yes, I agree with you.

For once I agree with Dangote.

Those unions wants Nigerians to keep paying expensively for fuel.
Imagine using loans to build a gigantic refinery and a bunch of stupid unionists controls when your workers can work or not.

That's not acceptable.

It's good they'll be learning in a hard way.

They all know how those unions are fighting their Oga and yet, they join forces with them.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by budaatum: 12:24pm On Sep 26, 2025
Kukutente23:
Does UK allow unions? How do private companies in UK view unions
Some companies have unions and many don't.

Many private companies take care of their employees so much that unions are unnecessary. You are more likely to find unions in government employ than in the private sector for that reason.

The UN workers’ rights watchdog, the ILO, has slammed the UK’s anti-union drive and called on ministers to bring UK union laws into line with international law.

The ILO demanded the UK government ensure that current and future legislation respects international law – representing another blow to the government’s anti-union agenda.
https://www.tuc.org.uk/news/un-workers-rights-watchdog-slams-uks-anti-union-drive-and-calls-ministers-respect
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Judolisco(m): 12:29pm On Sep 26, 2025
Antoeni:
What is This Alhaji Aliko Dangote Feeling Like Self ?
na pengasson give am 20 billion to take build company arbi... Jst small talk last week dem Don block him industry.....
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Judolisco(m): 12:33pm On Sep 26, 2025
ppogba:
Was joining a union on your mind when you signed " original copy received by me" after several years of joblessness?

He who pays the piper dictates the tune
I'm asking them why private universities don't have union... Dem say make i keep quiet say petroleum industry different from educational sector.... Haaa Nigerians ehn
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by StJasper(m): 12:41pm On Sep 26, 2025
donleo92:
Dangote is really on a dangerous part.....


This man wants full monopoly on oil and gas in Nigeria. And most people ain't seeing it that way.


See union has to be formed. The government should call Dangote to other
You can establish your own refinery now and do what you suggested.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by ppogba: 12:48pm On Sep 26, 2025
Judolisco:
I'm asking them why private universities don't have union... Dem say make i keep quiet say petroleum industry different from educational sector.... Haaa Nigerians ehn
That one is even too far.

Like play , like play, till tommorrow, UNILORIN Academic staff do not belong to ASUU.

I can tell you for free that Unionism is merely on paper in the banking sector. There is nothing like NUBUFIE in most of the banks even though they pay yearly dues. Otherwise, the yearly retrenchment will not be a ritual every December close to. Chrisman.

Shey na Ovia abi Elumelu. you go try Unionism with when you never get another job.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by donleo92(m): 12:49pm On Sep 26, 2025
StJasper:
You can establish your own refinery now and do what you suggested.
Ok
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by AllBlack: 1:08pm On Sep 26, 2025
saintopus:
This is very interesting. Unionism either die a natural death or continue to exist as a means to siphon resources from the people.
There are many things that will be tested as Nigeria 🇳🇬 gradually head to a possible better future.
Many people don't know this. They just expect Nigeria to be wonderful country with the wave the wand.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by gare(f): 1:17pm On Sep 26, 2025
Are Dangote workers themselves complaining of poor welfare? If not, then union leaders should take their unionism elsewhere. Let’s be clear before becoming union members, these individuals were first Nigerians, so whatever bad policies the government introduces affect them just like every other citizen. The truth is, unions in this country have rarely delivered real benefits to their members. I was once part of one, so I know firsthand that the leaders enrich themselves while the ordinary members gain nothing.
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by ELITE12(m): 1:30pm On Sep 26, 2025
You Guys Should Stop All this Talk of Monopoly!!!

You Guys Should Trail Back All the Huddles Dangote Faced When He Wanted to Open b this Refinery

Delay in License
NNPC refusing to Sell Crude In Naira but Dollars

NNPc Saying they Don't Have Enough Crude to Supply Dangote Refinery

If Not Been A strong And Connected Man This Refinery wouldn't see the Light Of Day


Understand That Nigerians are destroyers!!

BILLIONS of dollars Oil investment You Guys Want to use us for power play
What They are doing in NNPC never Do Them.

All this Overseas Refinery Owed by Nigerias don't want this refinery to work just as local refineries have all been For months and refused to set them up to work

A private individual has set up a refinery in the Country Crashing Fuel Prices and still want they to kill it

The handwriting is on the wall if this Beauruc ratic bottle next don't exist Our Local refineries Would have been working by Now and there will be no Monopoly

It is the government that is enabling this Monopoly you should open up the industry for more refineries to come in so that they will be nothing like you Monopoly ...
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Deepocean(m): 1:44pm On Sep 26, 2025
unite4real:
well, the letter did not mention PENGASSAN.

so why connecting it.

Ok.

Even if that was the case he has the right to engage and disengage.

If i were him sef, the earlier he do away with those guys with the mentality of sabotaging the oil industry the better.

This is for the good of the masses.

NUPENG and PENGASSAN are cult that slow the industry down
So you were expecting to see PENGASSAN there?

You will wait till eternity, assuming you are the HR manager, you will write the true reason for the layoff there.

Nawa for you o. What kind of HR manager will you be?
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Mrtaye: 1:49pm On Sep 26, 2025
chidiokay:
Test what in court " sack" .... you flaunt organisation terms and condition then run to court to do what

Every company have internal Rules, if its not favorable for you as an employee .. leave the place

weytin concern court
Flout
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Rolings: 1:50pm On Sep 26, 2025
Zocalite:
This is not about rights na

Did dangote violate his condition of employment in their offer letter

If someone wants to join union, then he should not seek employment with dangote

This shows that nupeng and co are not a viable unions

Let them be innovative in their approach too

How many people in their union have they trained, how many companies do they own or have share etc

Nurtw will be collecting daily due from drivers, one filling station they don't have, one spare parts shop they don't have

Go and read about how unions built factory in USA
To be fair to NURTW they do have investments
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Metrofox(m): 1:52pm On Sep 26, 2025
Antoeni:
What is This Alhaji Aliko Dangote Feeling Like Self ?
The richest black man on earth
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Metrofox(m): 1:57pm On Sep 26, 2025
Greenback:
Don't know why the govt refused to put this guy in check
They should put the guys at nnpc their own refinery in check first
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Metrofox(m): 2:03pm On Sep 26, 2025
NoToPile:
Loool, the unions may be bad but the Dangote company is not better itself

They know what they are doing and what they want to achieve .

As far as I am concerned the unions are the lesser evil.

Once an organisation is going all out this way to prevent unions ,by experience we know how it ends.

Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by chidiokay: 2:06pm On Sep 26, 2025
brain54:
Okay. Maybe it's me that didn't read the post fully...

Or misunderstood it Sha.

Just show me where it is on the post that they signed any agreement or terms before employment to not join any union or association!

Because it seems my eye is paining me!
have you not worked in a Formal organisation before, You dont sign any agreement

Upon letter of employment you will know All you need to know about the companies, your package and others ... if you resume that Acceptances

Let even imagine you didnt know prior to employment, you can always Resign at anytime if it's against your person..
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by MEGA4BILLION(m): 2:07pm On Sep 26, 2025
Profgordons:
That is why PENGASSAN members go to the bank to withdraw millions and the bank employees who earn peanuts ensure they get paid.
The banker can as well resigned and join PENGASSAN
Re: Dangote Refinery Sacks Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN by Zocalite: 2:12pm On Sep 26, 2025
Rolings:
To be fair to NURTW they do have investments
Give details
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