Lagos, Nigeria \u2014 The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared that its role not only exceeds that of the Presidency and the Dangote Group, but also the nation itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remarks followed criticism from Vice-President Kashim Shettima over a strike triggered by the Dangote refinery\u2019s dismissal of union members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo said, \u201cPENGASSAN is the engine that keeps Nigeria\u2019s oil and gas sector running. Our duty to our members is more important than any corporate or political office \u2014 even the nation.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He reaffirmed the union\u2019s readiness to defend dismissed workers and to repeat the same approach if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spokesman for the Presidency described the comments as \u201cregrettable\u201d and reiterated that while the government upholds workers\u2019 rights, it prefers resolution through dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Labour watchers and independent analysts view the strong rhetoric as part of mounting tensions between powerful unions and major private sector entities in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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