Dangote Refinery lauds Tinubu, security chiefs, Ministers, others for intervention in PENGASSAN’s strike

*Dangote Petroleum Refinery commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other top government officials for their timely intervention in averting the ‘disruptive actions of PENGASSAN’, reiterating commitment to Nigeria’s progress and workers’ welfare

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed its profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what the company described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company.

The oil-refining company, in a statement Sunday, October 5, 2025, said President Tinubu’s leadership, through his Ministers, and other government officials, ensured the restoration of order and stability to the energy sector at a critical moment.

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Dangote Refinery said: “Dangote Refinery is grateful to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE Bola Tinubu, GCFR for his intervention, through his Ministers and senior officials, which resulted in the abatement of the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN against the Refinery.”

The company also noted that among key government officials who worked “tirelessly” to restore normalcy were Nigeria’s Security Chiefs, led by the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Toyin Ajayi; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Mohammed Mohammed.

The oil-refining facility equally applauded the efforts of other senior government officials, who worked “untiringly and determinedly into the wee hours of several nights to avert the declared disruption of Nigeria’s energy sector by anarchists and agents of darkness.”

The statement noted Dangote said those included the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Dingyadi; the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu; and the Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

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Dangote averred: “We remain very grateful to these officials for their patriotism and national service.”

It further extended heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming public support during the energy crisis with PENGASSAN.

The company stated: “To Nigerians of all walks of life, we owe you more than a debt of gratitude.

“Your support for our righteous cause was both humbling and overwhelming.”

Dangote Refinery as well said: “We heard your supportive voices and words of encouragement literally in all the street corners and media channels of Nigeria and were energised and strengthened thereby.

“You gave us hope and reinforced our belief in the Nigerian nation and people as the backbone of our enterprise.”

It noted: “Be assured that we would continue to work for and in your interest and persist in always protecting that interest against rent seekers, economic saboteurs and economic squatters.”

The company as well lauded its workforce for their loyalty and commitment during the Association’s induced industrial tension in the oil and gas sector of the economy.

The statement noted: “To our loyal workers, who ensured that our operations were not disrupted even for a second, we thank and appreciate you.

“The strength of Dangote Group lies in our people and their unalloyed dedication and allegiance to our cause, mission and vision.”

Dangote told Nigerians: “You proved your allegiance to our cause these several days even in the face of the provocative and inciting comments of and directives from detractors and naysayers who do not wish us and indeed Nigeria well.

“Be assured that you are treasured and will continue to be handsomely rewarded and remunerated notwithstanding the hypocritical directives and pronouncements of the enemies of Nigeria’s progress and derailers of our economy.”

As one of Nigeria’s foremost employers of labour, Dangote Refinery described the conglomerate as “a model private sector player committed to fair employment practices and national economic development.”

It stated: “Perhaps, we should mention, at this point that, the Dangote Group, with due modesty, is recognised as one of Nigeria’s model employers of labour, and the largest private sector employer in the country as well as the largest contributor to Nigeria’s tax revenues.

“Our compensation framework is benchmarked against international standards and designed not only to reward performance but also to protect employee welfare, uphold dignity in labour and provide a safe and enabling workplace for our people.”

It said: Through continuous training, mentorship and professional development, we create visible pathways for growth thereby empowering our employees to advance into leadership roles and to build long-term and fulfilling careers.”

Besides, Dangote Refinery lauded the Nigerian Judiciary for upholding justice and protecting the rule of law in the face of provocation.

The statement noted: “One institution that we revere and must loudly acknowledge is the Nigerian judiciary.

“They stood up for the truth and proved themselves as the bastion of hope for all of us.”

Dangote declared: “It is unfortunate that the oligarchs publicly displayed their rascality and lawlessness by refusing to accept service of valid court orders that sort to restrain their destructive actions.

“Regardless, the fact that the judiciary came to society’s rescue at our critical moment of need, notwithstanding the intimidation of the hypocritical and sabotaging oligarchs, stands the judicial institution out as a just arbiter.”

The Refinery reiterated its unwavering dedication to national service and industrial growth.

It said: “Finally, and to all our other stakeholders, big and small, we thank you and will continue to always count on your support.

“We would not relent in serving the Nigerian nation faithfully and diligently through the uninterrupted production of our petroleum products.”

Dangote Refinery added: “Our commitment to the Nigerian nation and our pact with its people remain undiluted, undiminished and unalterable notwithstanding the distractions from our detractors and the saboteurs in our midst.”

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