A high-level consultative meeting on September 8, 2025, between the Federal Government, NUPENG, Dangote Group, and stakeholders ended abruptly with no agreement reached, prolonging fuel supply disruptions and raising fears of price hikes.
A high-level consultative meeting held on September 8, 2025, involving the Federal Government, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the Dangote Group, and other stakeholders, ended in a stalemate, Daily Post Nigeria reports .
Originally scheduled for 3 pm, the talks only commenced after 5 pm, and as of the time of reporting, neither the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, nor leadership of NUPENG or the Dangote Group had issued any official statement .
Dingyadi had said, “We are here to try and reconcile our labour unions in the oil industry and the employers in Dangote Group. This is not the first time we are having this kind of dispute.” A stakeholder added, “Details are still sketchy. However, it seems there is no agreement yet. I should know from tomorrow (Tuesday)” .
Meanwhile, NUPENG proceeded with its strike, shutting down major depots and filling stations in Lagos and Warri. Though fuel prices in FCT remained between N 885 and N 910 per litre, with one station at N 950, threats of further shutdowns by industry associations raise the spectre of shortages and price increases.