New minimum wage: NUPENG speaks on ‘joining’ Labour strike

The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has
said it has not taken a definite stand yet on the proposed nationwide
industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

NUPENG's General Secretary, Comrade Adamu Song said consultations were
still ongoing at different levels to reach a conclusion on the issue.

Adams made this known via a press statement made available to
journalists on Sunday, November 4.

The statement reads in part: "NUPENG wishes to inform the general
public that it has not taken a definite stand on the proposed
nationwide industrial action.

"We are mindful of the fact that consultations are at different levels
to resolve all issues at stake.

"We urge the general public to avoid unnecessary panic and confusion.

"We also urge our members to remain calm and wait for a formal
directive from the national secretariat of our union."

Meanwhile, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has
assured Nigerians that there will not be scarcity of petroleum
products, despite Labour Unions' insistence on proceeding on a
nationwide strike from November 6 over the disputed wage rate.