Tanker Drivers Suspend Planned Strike

The planned strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in Lagos State has been suspended.

This development was disclosed in a “joint communique issued by the Lagos State Government and NUPENG” on Monday.

The communique has the signatures of the Lagos State Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Rescources, Oladere Odusote and the Deputy National President, NUPENG, Solomon Kilanko.

The communique states, “The Lagos State Government met today with the representatives of NUPENG, which agreed to call off its strike immediately.

“Other decisions taken at the meeting are security – the state government will meet the heads of all security agencies and secure their commitment to ensure the free passage of petroleum products vehicles given their importance to the economy.

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“Area boys – the menace of area boys will be handled by relevant government agencies and a dedicated phone number will be established, within next week to ensure the petroleum products transporters have prompt access to security agencies.

“Lagos State Government will immediately set up a standing Committee to relate with the Union on an ongoing basis to address any issue as they arise.”