The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has publicly distanced itself from the planned industrial action by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and allied groups.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, ADITOP’s National President, Alhaji Lawan Dan-Zaki, stated that the association had no involvement in the proposed strike and fully supports the evolving distribution framework led by the Dangote Refinery.
NUPENG had earlier announced its intention to embark on a nationwide strike starting Monday, citing alleged anti-labour practices tied to the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks for direct product distribution.
The union also warned that the action could lead to widespread fuel scarcity.
The new trucks, deployed by Dangote Refinery, are part of a broader strategy aimed at cutting down logistics costs, enhancing fuel distribution efficiency, and promoting sustainability and economic growth in Nigeria.
Dan-Zaki dismissed the strike as unnecessary and reiterated ADITOP’s endorsement of the new system:
“We, members of ADITOP, hereby inform the general public and the federal government that we dissociate ourselves from any intended strike or disruption by NUPENG and its cohorts.
We intend to continue moving petroleum products across the country without fear of molestation.”
He praised Dangote’s efforts, describing them as pivotal to transforming the petroleum distribution sector:
“Dangote’s transformational efforts would not only sanitise the industry but would further stabilise both supply and distribution, while providing jobs and new skills to millions of unemployed Nigerians.”
Highlighting the potential benefits to the nation, Dan-Zaki added:
“ADITOP is in support of any petroleum products distribution scheme aimed at distributing products to the end users seamlessly and promoting economic development.”
