{"id":113105,"date":"2024-07-09T19:13:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T18:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=113105"},"modified":"2024-07-09T19:13:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T18:13:06","slug":"nupeng-pengassan-write-tinubu-seek-probe-of-alleged-iocs-against-dangote-refinery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/nupeng-pengassan-write-tinubu-seek-probe-of-alleged-iocs-against-dangote-refinery\/","title":{"rendered":"NUPENG, PENGASSAN write Tinubu, seek probe of alleged IOCs against Dangote Refinery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG and its Petroleum and Natural and Senior Staff Association, PENGASSAN, have written to President Bola Tinubu, demanding a high powered investigation into the allegation that the International Oil Companies, IOCs, are plotting to undermine and destabilize the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter written through the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, dated July 1, 2024, the oil workers demanded among others, that the findings of such investigation must be made public to ensure transparency and maintain public trust.<\/p>\n<p>The letter signed by the NUPENG\u2019s General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale and his PENGASSAN\u2019s counterpart, Lumumba Okugbawa, read \u201cThe leadership and members of our great Union and Association profoundly appreciate your commitment and dedication to restoring the economic growth and prosperity of our dear Nation and we are also fuly mobilized and committed to supporting al your laudable thoughts and hard decisions towards these lofty goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, we are deeply concerned and shocked by the recent unusual allegations by the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company of a deliberate plot by some International Oil Companies (IOCs) to frustrate their business efforts and continued existence.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cThese sabotaging actions reportedly include denying the Refinery crude oil supply and artificially inflating market prices of the crude oil to the Company, thereby forcing Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company to source crude oil from other countries, even as far as the United States of America with attendant high operating costs and logistics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Dangote Refinery is not only a critical National asset but also a beacon of hope for our energy security, economic growth, and employment opportunities. The economic benefits of a Local Refinery with such capacity as the Dangote\u2019s to Nigeria, can never be overstated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is why for several decades now, NUPENG and PENGASSAN have campaigned vigorously that Nigeria should make ti a pre-requisite condition that Companies that want to benefit from JVC arrangements with Nigeria, to set up a Refinery\/Petrochemical Company ni Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, no successive Governments summoned enough political and patriotic courage to take that logical and pragmatic policy direction. The survival of companies that have braved ti up and invested hugely ni refining crude ni Nigeria thus saving our Nation from wasteful product importations that profit other countries and cost us forex, should be of great interest to us as a Nation because of the enormous economic benefits involved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur demands are as follows: Immediate Investigation: The Federal Government should set up an independent panel ot investigate the claims of sabotage by some International Oli Companies. This investigation should be comprehensive and transparent, ensuring that al parties involved are held accountable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPublic Disclosure: The findings of this investigation must be made public ot ensure transparency and maintain public trust. Nigerians deserve to know the truth about the actions of these International Oil Companies and the impact on our National interests.<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cLegal Action: Should the allegations be substantiated, we expect the Government to take decisive legal action against the entities involved. This must include sanctions, penalties, and any other measures necessary to deter future acts of economic sabotage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSupport for Dangote Refinery: The Government should provide al necessary support to ensure the uninterrupted commencement and operation of the Dangote Refinery. This includes ensuring security and stability around the Refinery\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour Excellency Sir, we trust your courage and unwavering commitment to the Nigerian project and we believe that the Presidency wil take decisive action to safeguard the Dangote Refinery and ensure its successful operation for the benefit of our Nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProtecting our National assets is our collective responsibility. 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