In a landmark effort to deepen collaboration and reinforce industrial harmony, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), under the leadership of its Executive President, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, paid a strategic courtesy and working visit to Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) headquarters in Lekki, Lagos.
The high-powered NUPENG delegation included Deputy President, Comrade Akin Oladejo; Acting General Secretary, Comrade Otite Onohwohwo; National Auditor, Comrade Leke Adepegba; Adviser (Informal)/PTD National Chairman, Comrade Mathias O. Ote; and National Security Coordinator, Comrade Alhaji Saheed Gbolahan Adigun. They were joined by Lagos Zone Chairman, Comrade Olayemi Samuel; Vice Chairman, Comrade Dr. Babalola Obisola; SAGS/Admin. Head, Comrade Osunbor Idahoise; Women Committee Secretary, Comrade Omotayo Olayemi Tinuade; Trustee, Comrade Tunde Ilori; and AGS, Research & Public Affairs, Comrade Suleiman M. Pema.
Chevron’s management team, led by senior executives including General Manager, Supply Chain Management, Mr. Marizu Nwokoma; Director HR, Mr. Anthony Effiong; Industrial Relations Manager, Mr. Femi Olayiwole; Advisor Labour Relations, Mr. Frank Esanubi; HR Specialist, Ms. Ajulo Yemisi; Manager Planning, Cost Recovery and Workforce Engagement, Mr. Chido Okoli; and Advisor Labour Relations, Ms. Ebun Owolabi, warmly received the delegation.
The engagement was marked by open dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to strengthening labour-management relations. Discussions focused on resolving outstanding issues, enhancing communication channels, and building sustainable frameworks for collaboration. Chevron executives reaffirmed their readiness to work closely with NUPENG to address challenges proactively, while the Union emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and continuous engagement in safeguarding workers’ welfare.
In his keynote remarks, Comrade Oladiti underscored the critical role of constructive dialogue in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. He commended Chevron’s willingness to engage meaningfully with labour representatives and called for sustained synergy to ensure operational stability and industrial peace.
“Our collective responsibility is to protect the welfare of workers while ensuring the growth and sustainability of the industry. This requires openness, trust, and a shared vision for progress,” Oladiti stated.
The visit highlights NUPENG’s proactive approach to fostering peaceful industrial relations and ensuring that petroleum workers’ voices are prioritized in decision-making processes. Both parties agreed to institutionalize periodic reviews and structured follow-up mechanisms to sustain the momentum of this engagement.
This strategic dialogue represents a significant milestone in NUPENG’s ongoing mission to promote worker welfare, operational excellence, and sectoral growth, reaffirming the Union’s role as a key stakeholder in Nigeria’s energy landscape.
