By Amarachi Jim-Nwoko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) — Normal operations have resumed at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) following the suspension of a one-day warning strike embarked upon by workers’ unions at the commission.
The NUPRC announced that the industrial action was called off on the night of June 1, 2026, after successful negotiations between the commission’s management and its two in-house unions, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
According to the commission, all employees have returned to work, bringing an end to the disruption that affected administrative activities within the agency.
The commission stated that the strike lasted for about 12 hours and had a limited impact on its operations, noting that regulatory activities across oil and gas facilities remained unaffected throughout the period.
NUPRC also dismissed reports suggesting that the strike disrupted crude oil production, describing such claims as false and misleading.
The commission further clarified that media reports linking the disagreement to issues surrounding foreign training opportunities were inaccurate and did not reflect the actual concerns raised during negotiations.
It assured stakeholders and members of the public of its commitment to improving the working environment for employees and prioritising staff development in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act.
