The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has resumed operations at affected depots after the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) intervened in its dispute with IHS Nigeria and other companies.
NOGASA had earlier withdrawn services over multi-billion-naira debts owed for petroleum products supplied to telecom and construction firms.
Speaking at a briefing in Abuja, NOGASA President Bennett Korie said the decision followed assurances from ONSA and NCC that talks to resolve the matter would begin Monday, 11 August 2025.
“Following the intervention of ONSA and NCC, and in the interest of energy security and Nigerians at large, we hereby resolve to resume our services immediately at the affected depots,” Korie said.
Seven-Day Truce, Warning to Debtors
The association’s National Executive Council reached the resolution at an emergency meeting that began Friday night and ended at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The suspension of the action will last seven days.
Korie warned that if IHS fails to clear its debts within the agreed period, members will resume service withdrawal without notice. To recover lost time, NOGASA has instructed suppliers to operate extended hours.
“All suppliers are hereby directed to resume their business with IHS immediately, if possible, 24 hours round-the-clock, to make up for the downtime,” he said.
Clarification on NUPENG’s Role
Korie stressed that the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) was not part of the industrial action. He said NUPENG’s concern was worker safety, not involvement in the debt dispute.
The earlier service withdrawal had threatened to disrupt the petroleum supply, sparking fears of shortages. With operations now resumed, stakeholders hope the truce will prevent a fuel crisis.
Korie maintained that NOGASA remains committed to protecting its members’ interests while ensuring nationwide energy stability.