DANGOTE DRAMA: Sacked Engineers Get Second Chance, Redeployed to Remote Projects in Zamfara,Borno, Sokoto,Kebbi, Niger
By Gambo Jagindi
October 28, 2025
Abuja, Nigeria – In a dramatic turn of events, the Dangote Refinery has reinstated and redeployed several engineers who were dismissed last month following a dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The affected engineers have been reassigned to various Dangote Group projects in remote locations across the country.
Sources confirm to Aluta News that the engineers have been sent to projects in Borno, Zamfara, Benue, Ebonyi, Kebbi, Niger, and Sokoto states, sparking mixed reactions among industry stakeholders. The redeployment is part of an agreement between Dangote Refinery and PENGASSAN, aiming to resolve the labor dispute and stabilize operations.
Details of the agreement remain scarce, but insiders reveal the engineers will undergo a two-year trainee program combining classroom and hands-on training. The move is seen as a strategic effort by Dangote Refinery to maintain operational stability while addressing labor concerns.
The engineers are expected to report to their new duty stations within 14 days, marking a new chapter in their careers. The outcome of this redeployment could set a precedent for labor relations in Nigeria’s energy sector.
Industry watchers are keenly observing the developments, as the Dangote Refinery dispute highlights broader challenges facing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, including labor relations, operational efficiency, and national security concerns.