The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has announced the suspension of the planned withdrawal of the services of Petroleum Tanker Drivers earlier scheduled to commence midnight of Sunday, 10th October 2021.
This follows the understanding reached between the management of NNPC and the Union’s representatives at a meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday October 10, and the expected outcome of the follow up meeting that is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 12, October 2021 in Abuja as contained in the communique.
In a statement jointly signed by its President William Akporeha and General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, the Union said the suspension of its planned action is predicated on the belief that the understanding reached with the government today as well as at the subsequent meeting of Tuesday 12th, October 2021 will be fulfilled to the letters.
“We wish to clearly make it known to all well meaning Nigerians that have variously appealed to us on these issues that our planned action was not intended to inflict further pains on Nigerians but to ensure observance of minimum safety on our highways for the good of lives and properties.
“We are well aware of the impacts our actions usually have on the people, businesses and the nation at large but we cannot continue to watch as things continue to degenerate in our industry.
“In the light of the above, the Union will not hesitate to re- commence the action without any notice if the understanding reached in these two meetings are not fully implemented within the timeframe agreed.
“With this , our Petroleum Tanker Drivers are hereby directed to continue with the provision of services for the efficient and effective distribution of Petroleum products to homes and workplaces across the country.
Our Solidarity remains constant for the Union makes us strong.,” the statement read.
