Fuel depots and other petroleum facilities across Nigeria resumed operations on Wednesday following a resolution between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

NUPENG President Williams Akporeha confirmed that depots closed during the two-day strike, which began on Monday, have been reopened. The strike was sparked by allegations that Dangote barred drivers of its 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks from joining any trade union or association.

Efforts to resolve the dispute initially failed at a meeting organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. However, mediation by the Department of State Services led to an agreement on Tuesday evening. Under the resolution, Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals agreed to allow the unionization of willing employees, with the process scheduled to be completed within two weeks, from September 9 to 22, 2025. The agreement also prohibits the establishment of alternative unions and guarantees that no worker will face victimization due to the strike.

Following the resolution, petroleum tanker drivers resumed fuel loading, averting a potential fuel shortage. In addition, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) called off its nationwide strike, resuming dispensing activities across the country. PETROAN President Billy Gillis Harry praised members for their discipline during the strike and acknowledged the role of government officials and security agencies in resolving the dispute.

The end of the industrial action has restored normalcy to Nigeria’s petroleum sector, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to depots and filling stations nationwide.