The leadership of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) have urged the federal government to expedite passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). According to a statement jointly signed by the Comrade Francis Johnson, National President of PENGASSAN and Comrade Williams Akporeha, National President of NUPENG, the union stated that “as key stakeholders in the industry, we urge and appeal to this listening administration to accelerate the final executive assent to the entire Petroleum Industry Bill. “In this Bill, roles and accountability are better clarified; governance and transparency strengthened and inefficiency, maladministration, corruption and secrecy are accordingly tackled, these are quite important and must be upheld. ALSO READ: Buhari assures of immediate signing of PIGBThe unions regarded the flag off as a full demonstration of Nigerians resilience, doggedness and determination. “The entire productive oil and gas workers are very proud of this great achievement and we promise to keep raising the bar with other committed stakeholders.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 03, 2019 18:56 UTC