The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has directed petroleum tanker drivers in Lagos State to withdraw services indefinitely from Monday, August 10 over failure of state government to fix deplorable roads, address constant harassment by hoodlums and extortion by security agents. The oil workers said the issues have severely caused pains and harrowing experiences on the hapless drivers in the state for several months, despite complaints to appropriate authorities. In a statement, yesterday, President of NUPENG, Williams Akporeha, noted that despite several complaints to the Lagos State Government, the situation continue to worsen, endangering the lives of its members. The union said due to lack of decisive and convincing actions from state government to address their concerns and plights, they would on Monday embark on indefinite strike until their challenges are addressed. The NUPENG boss alleged harassment and extortion by hoodlums on daily basis, including vandalisation of their trucks in some instances, especially when some of them show resistance in paying them illegal fees and levies.

Source: The Guardian August 08, 2020 04:40 UTC