The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has expressed deep concern over a potential nationwide strike threatened by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in its dispute with Dangote Refinery.
Economic Implications of the Strike
According to NACCIMA’s National President, Engr. (Dr) Jani Ibrahim, “A nationwide shutdown in the energy sector at this time would be a crippling blow to Nigeria’s stabilizing economy.” The strike could disrupt energy supply, paralyze transportation and manufacturing, and weaken public services across the country.¹
NACCIMA is urging the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Refinery management to return to the negotiation table immediately. Engr. Ibrahim stressed that “dialogue is not optional; it is urgent and necessary.” The association stands ready to support and facilitate dialogue in the national interest.
The association urged the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Refinery management to resume talks to resolve the dispute.
NACCIMA is willing to facilitate dialogue to find a mutually beneficial solution.
NACCIMA’s appeal for urgent intervention highlights the need for collaborative efforts to address the country’s economic challenges and ensure the stability of Nigeria’s economy.
Full statement reads :
PRESS RELEASE
ABUJA, 29TH SEPTEMBER 2025
NACCIMA Raises Alarm on Looming National Strike: Calls for Urgent
Dialogue to Protect Nigeria’s Economy.
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines
and Agriculture (NACCIMA) is deeply concerned about the potential
nationwide strike threatened by the Petroleum and Natural Gas
Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in its dispute with
Dangote Refinery.
If not urgently addressed, this conflict could disrupt energy supply, paralyze transportation and manufacturing, and weaken public services across the country.
“A nationwide shutdown in the energy sector at this time would be a crippling blow to Nigeria’s stabilizing economy,” said Engr.
(Dr) Jani Ibrahim, National President of NACCIMA. “The business community is alarmed at the possible consequences for jobs,inflation, and investor confidence. Dialogue is not optional; it is urgent and necessary.”
NACCIMA’s Position.
We call on the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Refinery management to return to the negotiation table immediately.
Industrial peace and constructive dialogue are critical to protect livelihoods, restore investor confidence, and safeguard
Nigeria’s refining capacity.
NACCIMA stands ready to support and, if necessary, facilitate dialogue in the national interest.
Conclusion
The looming strike over the Dangote – PENGASSAN dispute is a clear
and present danger to Nigeria’s economy. NACCIMA, on behalf of the business community, appeals for urgent intervention, industrial peace, and prioritization of national interest.
Signed
Engr( Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, mni,OON
National President, NACCIMA