June 01, (THEWILL) — Workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), have embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike, shutting down all commission offices across the country, mainly over a dispute concerning foreign training and rising costs.
The industrial action, which commenced on Monday, led to a total shutdown of regulatory activities at NUPRC headquarters in Abuja and all field offices nationwide, effectively grounding administrative and operational functions of the upstream petroleum regulator.
THEWILL gathered that the strike followed the breakdown of negotiations between the union and management over handling of staff training programmes, particularly the commission’s position that capacity-building should be conducted locally rather than through overseas training.
According to findings, management insists on delivering training programmes, particularly for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for Positive Displacement (PD) Meters, domestically within Nigeria, to reduce cost and strengthen local institutional capacity; however, workers reportedly rejected this stance.
Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
