The National Chairman of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Worker (NUPENG), Comrade Lucky Osighe Osesua, has appealed to members not to proceed with a strike amidst the ongoing crisis within the union.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Osesua urged members to remain calm, loyal, and law-abiding. He emphasized the need to avoid a strike and assured members that the leadership tussle within the union, particularly concerning matters with NUPENG and court issues, would be resolved soon.
Osesua advised members to stay focused on the primary objectives of the association, which include the delivery of petroleum products to all states and locations within the Federation. He cautioned against falling for promises from other factions, describing them as unrealistic.
He stated, “We appeal to you not to fall for the unrealistic promises from the other faction. It is important to say if we did not challenge the rascalities those unrealistic promises would not be made.”
The PTD National Chairman also reassured members that he was working with other executives to resolve the leadership crisis. He encouraged members to go about their daily business without fear of harassment or intimidation from security agencies.
Furthermore, Osesua pledged to involve members in all deliberations and resolutions. He expressed the union’s support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing that the PTD cannot work against the government.
