The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG on Sunday called off its planned strike over dilapidated roads across the federation.
NUPENG’s President William Akporeha, and the General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale announced the suspension of the withdrawal of the services of Petroleum Tanker Drivers earlier slated to begin on Sunday, 10th October, in a press statement in Oyo State.
It explained that following the understanding between the Union and the management of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC at a meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State and the expected outcome of the follow up meeting that is planned to hold on Tuesday, 12, October 2021 in Abuja as contained in the communiqué issued.
The statement added that the planned strike was not intended to inflict further pains on citizens but to ensure observance of minimum safety on our highways for the good of lives and properties.
