October 10, (THEWILL) – The National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced the suspension of the planned nationwide strike by its affiliate members, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD).
The Union announced the suspension in a statement signed by its President, Comrade William Akporeha and the General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale.
The statement said the union was in a meeting with the management of the NNPC where the decision to suspend the strike was taken, adding that another meeting between both parties is scheduled for Tuesday.
NUPENG had announced that its Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) would commence strike on Monday over the poor condition of the country’s highways, among other concerns.
The statement reads: “The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers hereby announced the suspension of the intended withdrawal of the services of Petroleum Tanker Drivers earlier scheduled to commence midnight of Sunday, 10th October 2021 following the understanding reached with the Union by the management of NNPC at a meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State, today, 10th October 2021 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 issued today.
“The suspension of our planned action is predicated on our belief that the understanding reached with the government today as well as at meeting of Tuesday 12th, October 2021 will be fulfilled to the letters.
“We wish to clearly made it known to all well meaning Nigerians that have variously appealed to us on these issues that our planned 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 providing 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.”
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