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The Battle for Association: Examining Worker Rights and Union Recognition at the Dangote Refinery - Dada, Olumuyiwa Olumide, ACIPM, HRPL Introduction The Nigerian oil and gas industry has long depended on organised labour for stability and progress. Two unions in particular stand out: the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). PENGASSAN emerged in 1978 after the restructuring of unions under the Trade Unions (Amendment) Decree of 1978. It represents senior and managerial staff, advocating for improved working conditions, job security, and welfare.¹ NUPENG, also a product of the 1978 restructuring, focuses on junior and rank-and-file workers.² Both unions, affiliated to the Nigeria Labour Congress, have since been indispensable voices in collective bargaining and industrial action within the petroleum sector.³ Against this historical backdrop, the recent dispute at the Dangote Refiner...
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Pa Mike Imoudu: A Pioneer of Labor Movements in Nigeria and a 21st Century Perspective

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Comrade Olumuyiwa Dada, at Trade Union Congress, Southwest Labour Summit 2024 By Olumide Olumuyiwa Dada, ACIPM, HRPL Categories: Labour Law/Human Resource Pa Michael Athokhamien Omnibus Imoudu, affectionately known as Pa Imoudu, was a prominent figure in the Nigerian labor movement during the colonial era. His relentless fight for workers' rights and social justice left an indelible mark on Nigeria's history. This article delves into Pa Imoudu's experiences as both an employee and an employer, comparing and contrasting his struggles with the trends in employee-employer relationships in the 21st century. Pa Mike Imoudu: The Employee Pa Imoudu's journey as an employee began after completing his primary education. He first worked as a linesman in the Posts and Telegraphs Department 1 . He later transitioned to the Nigeria Railways, initially working as a general laborer, then as an apprentice turner, before finally becoming a journeyman 2 . It was during his time wit...
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