PENGASSAN suspends Seplat strike

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has suspended its strike against Seplat Energy after days of halted operations, following fresh agreements reached through talks involving key stakeholders.

The decision was communicated on Saturday in a notice sent to members across the union’s branches nationwide after intervention by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

The industrial action, which began on April 2, had disrupted activities at Seplat over concerns linked to workers’ welfare and unresolved labour issues. The union moved to call off the strike after the company made written commitments addressing the demands raised by its members during negotiations.

The breakthrough came after a series of meetings involving the union, Seplat management, and representatives of the national oil company, where discussions focused on concluding the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The process was led by senior officials of NNPCL, who facilitated dialogue between both parties.

PENGASSAN stated that the outcome of the discussions showed progress, as management agreed to take steps to resolve welfare matters affecting staff. This development led the union to suspend the industrial action to allow the agreed terms to be implemented.

The union had earlier taken the step to shut down operations as part of efforts to press for better conditions for its members. The strike affected production and raised concerns within the oil and gas sector before the latest resolution.

With the suspension now in place, operations at Seplat are expected to return to normal while both sides continue with the final stages of negotiations on the agreement.