The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has suspended its strike action in the Western Zone, effective September 9, after reaching agreements with the Dangote Group and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). IPMAN’s Western Zone Chairman, Chief Oyewọle Akanni, said the strike was called off following productive discussions that addressed concerns over alleged anti‑labour and monopolistic practices by the Dangote Group. The dispute began when NUPENG raised issues about the company’s practices, prompting IPMAN to strike; assurances from Dangote led to the decision to resume operations.
Chief Akanni praised the unity and solidarity of IPMAN members during the industrial action, noting that their efforts were instrumental in advocating for fair competition in the downstream oil sector. The suspension of the strike is expected to normalize the supply of petroleum products in the region, and IPMAN has urged its members to resume daily and operational activities without delay.
The dispute among IPMAN, NUPENG and the Dangote Group highlights the challenges faced by Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, which has experienced frequent disruptions over pricing, supply and labour practices. The latest agreement is expected to bring stability to the sector and ensure a steady supply of petroleum products to consumers.
IPMAN’s Western Zone covers several states, and the strike’s suspension should positively impact the regional economy. Resuming operations is also expected to reduce the hardship faced by consumers due to previous scarcity of petroleum products. With the strike called off, IPMAN members are set to return to normal activities, and the supply of petroleum products should normalize in the coming days.
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