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Dangote Refinery Reinstates Engineers in Positive Recall Move
Dangote Refinery recalls engineers previously redeployed after dispute with PENGASSAN, offering conditional reinstatement and warning on discipline
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units following a dispute linked to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
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The company confirmed in a statement on Thursday that the decision followed an internal review and multiple appeals from stakeholders and industry figures.
According to the refinery, the affected engineers had earlier been redeployed as part of disciplinary measures tied to operational disruptions within the facility.
Management described the latest decision as a conditional pardon, allowing the workers to return to their roles after earlier sanctions.
A memo signed by Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, stated that all affected personnel will be invited for meetings before being reassigned to resume duties at the refinery.
The recall also applies to employees who previously declined redeployment offers made by the company.
The refinery stressed that while it values fairness and second chances, workplace discipline and adherence to corporate standards remain strict requirements.
It warned that any repeat of misconduct would attract immediate sanctions, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on actions that could affect operations.
The company added that the decision reflects a balance between organisational discipline and a commitment to rebuilding internal stability.
Dangote Refinery expressed optimism that returning engineers will demonstrate renewed commitment as operations continue to expand.
The development follows months of industrial tension in 2025, when disputes over alleged dismissals triggered nationwide reactions from oil sector unions.
The matter later drew intervention from the Federal Government, leading to earlier redeployment arrangements for affected staff.
Some engineers had previously been assigned to projects in various states, including construction and agricultural facilities, after the initial dispute.
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The latest recall is seen as a step toward restoring stability within the refinery’s workforce structure.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rehabilitating and repositioning Nigeria’s dormant national refineries, declaring that the facilities will not be allowed to become stranded assets.
Tinubu was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Patience Oyekunle, at the 20th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos on Monday.
The President said the government is adopting a more rigorous and commercially sustainable approach to the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries.
“At the same time, the government remains committed to ensuring that existing national refining assets are not allowed to become stranded investments,” the statement said.
“We are pursuing a more rigorous, commercially sustainable approach to the rehabilitation and repositioning of our refineries, supported by technical assessment, stronger partnerships, and improved operational discipline.”
The objective, according to the administration, is for Nigeria to refine more of its crude oil, create greater domestic value and become a reliable supplier of energy to Africa.
The national refineries, managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), have remained largely inactive for years despite significant spending on turnaround maintenance. The NNPC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese firms as part of ongoing efforts to revive the facilities.
Tinubu also noted the contribution of private refining capacity, particularly the Dangote Refinery, which has reached its 650,000 barrels-per-day nameplate capacity, in strengthening Nigeria’s prospects of becoming a net exporter of refined petroleum products.
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