In a renewed demonstration of commitment to constructive engagement, industry collaboration, and sustainable growth within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade (Otunba) Salimon Akanni Oladiti, (JP), has intensified the union’s stakeholder relations drive by leading a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engineer Bayo Ojulari.
The strategic visit which held in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 forms part of NUPENG’s broader agenda to strengthen partnerships with key players across the petroleum value chain, including industry regulators, government institutions, policymakers, operators, and other critical stakeholders whose collective efforts are central to the stability, growth, and transformation of Nigeria’s energy sector.
Speaking during the engagement, Comrade Oladiti reaffirmed the union’s unwavering commitment to fostering industrial harmony, protecting workers’ welfare, promoting operational efficiency, and supporting policies that would advance the growth and competitiveness of the nation’s petroleum industry.
He emphasized that continuous dialogue between organized labour and industry leadership remains indispensable in addressing emerging sectoral challenges and unlocking new opportunities for national economic development.
The NUPENG President noted that as a major stakeholder in the oil and gas industry, the union recognizes the importance of maintaining cordial working relationships with the management of NNPCL and other industry institutions.
According to him, regular engagement and consultation are necessary to ensure industrial peace, workforce productivity, energy security, and the successful implementation of reforms aimed at repositioning the sector for greater efficiency and profitability.
The courtesy visit also provided an avenue for meaningful discussions on issues affecting petroleum industry workers, operational sustainability, capacity development, safety standards, workforce welfare, and strategies for enhancing the contribution of the sector to Nigeria’s economic growth.
The delegation was made up of prominent national leaders of the union, underscoring the importance attached to the engagement by NUPENG.
Among those in attendance was the National Security Coordinator of NUPENG and Chairman of the Lagos Zone of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of the union, Comrade (Alhaji) Saheed Omogbolahan Adigun, alongside other key national executives and senior officials of the organization.
Industry observers have described the visit as a significant step towards strengthening collaboration between organized labour and the management of NNPCL at a period when the Nigerian petroleum sector is undergoing notable reforms and transformation. They believe that sustained engagement between both institutions will contribute significantly to enhancing industrial relations, improving operational outcomes, promoting workers’ interests, and supporting the long-term objectives of the nation’s energy industry.
The meeting further reflects NUPENG’s enduring role as a responsible and progressive labour organization committed not only to the protection of workers’ rights but also to fostering dialogue, partnership, and policies that will ensure the continued growth, stability, and sustainability of Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas sector.
The visit concluded with a shared commitment to deeper cooperation, mutual understanding, and continued engagement on matters of common interest for the benefit of industry workers, stakeholders, and the Nigerian economy at large.
