The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed all Nigerian staff members, citing a “total reorganisation” of the plant.
The development was revealed on Wednesday by political commentator Imran Wakili, who posted on X that the mass layoff came less than 24 hours after 90% of the workers joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
According to a memo dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the refinery’s Chief General Manager of Human Asset Management, Femi Adekunle, the decision followed reported cases of sabotage in some units of the refinery. The notice directed affected employees to return company property to their line managers and obtain clearance.
The finance department was also instructed to process benefits and entitlements in line with their contracts, while management thanked the disengaged staff for their service.
This comes against the backdrop of a long-running dispute between Dangote Refinery and PENGASSAN over unionisation rights.
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