Engineers dismissed from Dangote Petroleum Refinery amid a labour dispute that triggered a nationwide shutdown of oil and gas facilities are returning to the refinery, after management granted what it described as a conditional pardon following appeals from stakeholders and the affected workers themselves.
According to an internal memo signed by Group Vice President, Oil & Gas, Devakumar Edwin, all affected personnel are to be invited for a meeting before being reassigned to resume duties at the refinery. The recall equally covers those who declined earlier redeployment offers made by the company.
Management made clear the gesture comes with firm conditions. The refinery warned that any further misconduct would attract immediate and decisive consequences, underscoring a zero-tolerance position on conduct capable of undermining operations.
In the memo, the company stated, "We welcome our colleagues back, with the expectation of renewed dedication, and we look forward to working together to strengthen our operations and deliver excellence in the oil and gas sector."
The recall follows a standoff that began in September 2025, when the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria accused the refinery of sacking over 800 workers for joining the union. Dangote denied the claim, insisting only a handful of employees were dismissed for sabotaging the facility. The dispute led to a nationwide shutdown of oil and gas installations, disrupting production and power supply before the Federal Government brokered a truce.