16th July, 2026 – Abuja, FCT 

The National Executive President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, today paid an official courtesy visit to the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Muhammed, mni, at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja.

The meeting reinforced NUPENG’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with key government agencies, particularly those directly impacting the safety and welfare of petroleum workers and the general public. The atmosphere was cordial, with both leaders expressing a shared vision for a safer, more efficient road transport system in Nigeria.

In his welcome address, Corps Marshal Shehu Muhammed extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Oladiti and the entire NUPENG executive on their successful emergence following the peaceful 6th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference held in April 2026. He wished them a productive tenure and noted that the President’s visit came at an opportune moment.

The Corps Marshal revealed that the FRSC is currently strategising with all stakeholders to strengthen existing partnerships, with plans to culminate later in the year in a series of workshops and training programmes. He emphasised the critical role of NUPENG, particularly its Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch, in ensuring road safety and reducing accidents involving petroleum products.

Responding on behalf of the Union, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti expressed profound gratitude to the Corps Marshal and his team for their tireless sacrifices and unwavering dedication to road safety. He reaffirmed NUPENG’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the FRSC in promoting road safety awareness, driver training, and compliance with safety standards across the oil and gas transport sector.

The Executive President was accompanied by Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman, Executive President of NARTO and a strong contingent of senior Union leaders, including:

· Comrade Akin Oladejo – Deputy President
· Comrade Otite Onohwohwo – Acting General Secretary
· Comrade Solomon Kilanko – National Ex-Officio
· Comrade Mathias O. Ote – National Chairman, PTD Branch of NUPENG
· Comrade Suleiman Pema – Assistant General Secretary (Research & Public Affairs)

This visit signals the beginning of a new chapter of cooperation between NUPENG and the FRSC, with both parties committed to enhancing road safety, protecting lives, and ensuring the seamless movement of petroleum products across Nigeria.