NUPENG INFO

16/10/2026

NUPENG MOURNS OLUKU TANKER EXPLOSION, COMMISERATES WITH EDO STATE GOVERNMENT

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) is profoundly saddened by the tragic tanker explosion that occurred at Oluku along the Benin–Lagos Highway, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State, on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

15/10/2026

IN PICTURES:
NUPENG Leadership Strengthens Industrial Relations Capacity at International Training in Kigali, Rwanda.

The Executive President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, led other leaders of the Union to a Trade Union Leadership International Training holding in Kigali, Rwanda. Themed "Upskilling Union Leadership for Strategic Industrial Relations in Nigeria's Post PIA Oil and Gas Sector: Navigating Privatization, Casualization, and Workers Welfare Protection," the training was supported by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). Accompanying the Executive President are the Acting General Secretary, Comrade Otite Onohwohwo; the National Security Coordinator, Comrade Alhaji Saheed Gbolahan Adigun; Comrade Abdullahi Haruna (63) Chairman Kaduna Zonal Council, NUPENG and the Admin Head, Kaduna Zonal Council, Comrade Lawrence Alabala. The training underscores NUPENG's commitment to equipping its leadership with the skills and strategic insight needed to effectively navigate the evolving industrial relations landscape of Nigeria's oil and gas sector in the post-PIA era.

09/10/2026

Today, we celebrate our highly esteemed National Executive President, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti on the occasion of his birthday.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!

01/10/2026

NIGERIA @66

Today we celebrate our freedom,
our unity and the resilient spirit of a great nation.
Happy Independerce Day, Nigeria!

26/09/2026

IN PICTURES:
NUPENG Executive President Pays Courtesy Visit to Alhaji Aliko Dangote

The Executive President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, today, Saturday, 26th September 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The NUPENG President was accompanied by key industry stakeholders:
🔹 Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman – President, NARTO
🔹 Alhaji Abubakar Shettima Garima – President, IPMAN
🔹 Comrade Alhaji Saheed Gbolahan Adigun – National Security Coordinator, NUPENG / Zonal Chairman, PTD Lagos Zone

They were warmly received by Alhaji Aliko Dangote.

Discussions centered on strengthening collaboration for effective service delivery in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry.

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25/09/2026

NUPENG Delegation Represents Nigerian Oil Workers at IndustriALL Meeting in Tanzania

A high-level delegation from the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) attended a meeting convened under the auspices of IndustriALL Global Union, reaffirming the union's commitment to global labour solidarity.

The NUPENG team was led by:

🔹 Comrade Akinwole Ebenezer Oladejo — Deputy President
🔹 Comrade Otite Onohwohwo — Acting General Secretary
🔹 Comrade Adejoke Oyeleke — National Ex-Officio

Union delegates from five African countries have formed a new network to press Dangote Industries for recognition, safety commitments and direct dialogue. The Dangote trade union network will coordinate engagement across the conglomerate's cement, fertilizer, oil and gas and petrochemicals operations

Link to full story in comments.

24/09/2026

We extend warm felicitations to Comrade Alhaji Gholahan Saheed Adigun, National Security Coordinator/Chairman, PTD Lagos Zone on the special occasion of his birthday.

Congratulations!!!

20/09/2026

IN PICTURES:
PTD BRANCH OF NUPENG CONVENES BEC MEETING IN ABUJA

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG held its Branch Executive Council (BEC) meeting on 18th & 19th September 2026 at Top Rank Hotel, Area 11, Abuja.
The meeting was graced by top dignitaries, including:
1. Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti (Executive President, NUPENG)
2. Comrade Mathias O. Ote (National Chairman, PTD)
3. Comrade Faruk Muhammed (Zonal Chairman PTD KD Zone/ Host)
4. Comrade Abdullahi Haruna (63) (Zonal Chairman)
5. Comrade Joseph Akinlaja (Former General Secretary)
6. Alhaji Lawal Yusuf Othman (NARTO President)
7.Alhaji Abubakar Garima (IPMAN President)
Representatives from the FRSC, NPF, and DSS were also present, alongside all Zonal Council Chairmen and Branch Executives.
The Executive President, Comrade Oladiti, described the meeting as a "homecoming"—his first PTD BEC since his emergence in April 2026. He appreciated the PTD Branch for their unalloyed support and strength.

15/09/2026

In Pictures:
THE PETROLEUM STATION WORKERS (PSW) BRANCH OF NUPENG SUCCESSFULLY CONVENED ITS 5TH QUADRENNIAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE AT JORGOR EVENT CENTER, IBADAN, OYO STATE ON MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

The National Executive President of NUPENG, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, represented by the Deputy President, Comrade Akinwole Oladejo led other National officers to the epoch-making event.
Comrade Alamu Adebayo, PSW National Branch Chairman welcomed the National leadership and all delegates to the Branch Delegates Conference.
National officers that accompanied the Deputy President are:
1. ⁠Cde. Otite Onohwohwo, Acting General Secretary
2. ⁠Cde. Isreal Omokero, National Trustee
3. ⁠Cde. Ogunleke Adepegba, National Auditor
4. ⁠Cde. Thompson Ogbodo, National Financial Secretary
5. ⁠Cde. Olayemi Omotayo Tinuade, Secretary National Women Committee
6. ⁠Cde. Modupe Otegbayo, Vice President NUPENG Lagos Zone
7. ⁠Cde. Innocent Iyere, National Chief Whip NUPENG
8. ⁠Cde. Roland Abu, National Welfare Officer
9. ⁠Cde. Samuel Olayemi, Chairman NUPENG Lagos Zonal Council
10. ⁠Cde. Adejoke Oyeleke, National Ex Officio NUPENG

In his address, the executive President whose message was read by the Deputy President commended the commitment, sacrifices and resilience of the PSW Branch of NUPENG, he further admonished the leadership and members to put the interests of the Union above any personal interest and uphold principles of service, accountability and dedication to the welfare of members.
Also present or represented in solidarity were the National Branch Chairmen of LPGAR- Comrade Ayobami Ola Olarinoye, IMB- Comrade Oluleye Olayemi Elisha, OGS- , ELD- Aderibigbe Rafiu Adekola, PTD (Represented), who all delivered goodwill messages on behalf of Branches.
Veterans were also not left out, led by Cde. Funke Adediran, former Women Committee chairperson, Comrade Kemi Olayiwola and Comrade Oriyomi Oladimeji Isiaka.
The conduct of electing new officers was presided over by Cde. Oluchi Amaogu, AGS (NUPENG Lagos Zonal council). At the end of the free, fair and successful elections, Comrade Alamu Adebayo was returned elected unopposed as National Branch Chairman of the PSW Branch of NUPENG alongside the following executive members of the Branch:

1. Comrade Alamu Adebayo, National Chairman
2. Comrade Shehu Sarki Sabo, Deputy Branch Chairman
3. Comrade Johnson Ndubuisi Agwu, Deputy Branch Chairman
4. Comrade Oladejo Kolawole – National Vice Chairman – Lagos Zone
5. Comrade Bush Adomson Patrick- National Vice Chairman – Port-Harcourt Zone
6. Comrade Sayyadi Aminu A. - National Vice Chairman - Kaduna Zone
7. Comrade Kelly Yusuf-National Vice Chairman – Warri Zone
8. Comrade Lawal Muazu, National Secretary
9. Comrade Ozemuya Usein, National Assistant Secretary
10. Comrade Collins George Will, National Treasurer
11. Comrade Okandeji Elohor, National Trustee
12. Comrade Ameenullahi Baliqis, Financial Secretary
13. Comrade Onoja Joy, National Auditor
14. Comrade Stephen Omosonmuva, National Auditor
15. Comrade Joshua Ucheci, National Pro
16. Comrade Ajobiewe Babatunde, National Welfare
17. Comrade Oludiran Olusola, National Chief Whip
18. Comrade Idowu Olusoji G. - National Adviser
Ex-Officio Officers:
1. Comrade Lawal Omotayo
2. Comrade Fidelis Azike
3. Comrade Oyewole Akeem
4. Comrade Eze Atufunwa
5. Abubakar Muhammed Muhammed

01/09/2026

NUPENG PRESIDENT HOLDS CRUCIAL MEETING WITH LAGOS, WARRI ZONAL LEADERS OVER ANTI-UNION POSTURE OF CHEVRON CONTRACTORS

Tuesday, 1st September 2026
NUPENG Tower, Lagos

The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), led by the Executive President, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, today convened a high-level strategic meeting with the Zonal leadership of the Lagos and Warri Zonal Councils of NUPENG.

The emergency session was primarily convened to address the escalating welfare crisis and persistent anti-union practices by the managements of over thirty (30) companies operating under the Chevron Nigeria Limited-Contractors. The Union expressed deep concern over the continuous violation of workers' rights, non-adherence to extant labour laws, and the deliberate undermining of collective bargaining agreements.

In attendance were:
· Comrade Akinwole Ebenezer Oladejo – Deputy President
· Comrade Otite Onohwohwo – Acting General Secretary
· Comrade Ogunleke Adepegba – National Auditor, NUPENG
· Comrade Olayemi Samuel – Lagos Zonal Chairman, NUPENG
· Comrade Onwuchekwa Godswill – Warri Zonal Council Chairman, NUPENG
· Comrade Modupe Otegbayo – Vice President, Lagos Zone
· Comrade Osunbor Idahoise – SAGS (Admin Head, Lagos Zone)
· Comrade Solomon Kilanko – National Ex-Officio, NUPENG
· Comrade Omotayo Olayemi Tinuade – Secretary, National Women Committee
· Comrade Vincent Ukhuakhua – SAGS (Finance & Admin)
· Comrade James Madamedon C. – Warri Zonal Ex-Officio
· Comrade Obed Sagay – Branch Chairman, Tomba Resources

A seven(7)-Days Ultimatum has been issued by the Union to CNL and its Contractor companies who are urged to immediately end all anti-union actions and respect workers' rights or face consequences.

The NUPENG leadership remains resolute in its commitment to protect the interest of its members and will not tolerate any form of exploitation or union-bashing by any contractor or multinational oil company. All members are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and united as the Union takes decisive steps to resolve the impasse.