Fuel scarcity looms as oil workers vow to shut down operations

 The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has insisted on embarking on a strike over alleged government refusal to address pending issues affecting the oil industry

– PENGASSAN is urging Nigerians and industry operators who would be affected by the action to show understanding

– The acting general secretary of PENGASSAN said the association’s demands were not selfish

Fuel scarcity may soon hit the country as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Wednesday, July 6, said it would go ahead with its planned nationwide strike from Thursday, July 7.

Emmanuel Ojugbana, the group’s spokesperson, said chairmen and secretaries in its four zones and branches have concluded plans to ensure a complete shutdown of the country’s oil and gas industry operations and activities.