By Anifowoshe Oladipupo
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), has appealed for calm as tensions escalate in the nation’s oil and gas sector.
In a statement issued on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and signed by its Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, the association warned that a nationwide strike could severely disrupt the supply and distribution of petroleum products, crippling economic activities across the country.
DAPPMAN urged all stakeholders to “exercise utmost restraint and embrace constructive dialogue,” stressing that any industrial action would inflict hardship on ordinary Nigerians, destabilize businesses, and further strain government revenue.
The association also called on the federal government to intervene swiftly in resolving the grievances fueling the crisis.
The appeal comes on the heels of a failed reconciliation meeting between Dangote Refinery and the National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG), which has heightened fears of imminent fuel scarcity.
DAPPMAN reaffirmed its commitment to working with labour unions, operators, and government agencies to safeguard workers’ rights while ensuring stability and sustainability in the sector.
