NUPENG HOLDS SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP ON JUST ENERGY TRANSITION

By Comrade Suleiman M. Pema, AGS (Research & Public Affairs)

NUPENG Tower, Jibowu, Yaba, Lagos.

The Nigeria Union ofPetroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) successfully conducted a two-day workshop on Just Energy Transition at its National Secretariat from 30th-31st July, 2025.

The event, supported by IndustriALL Global Union, focused on the theme: “Popularizing and Domesticating Workers’ Charter of Demand on Just Transition for Trade Unions in Nigeria.”

Participants came from the formal and informal sectors of NUPENG.

The Charter, developed collaboratively by NUPENG, NUEE, and NUCFRLANMPE with support from FES and Mondiaal FNV, was launched in March 2025.

The workshop was aimed to cascade this critical document to the shop floor, equipping union members with the necessary knowledge and strategies for effective engagement with management during negotiations.

Highlights of the Workshop:

– Day One & Two featured four insightful paper presentations, each followed by lively discussions, questions, contributions, and group work activities.

– Participants engaged in robust, honest, and enlightening deliberations, fostering a deeper understanding of the Just Transition framework.

– The sessions emphasized workers’ rights, job security, and sustainable energy policies in Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape.

Participants extend special gratitude to the leadership—Comrade Williams Akporeha (President) and Comrade Afolabi Olawale (General Secretary)—for spearheading this vital initiative. The workshop marks the first in a series of engagements as the union advances its Just Energy Transition agenda.

We also appreciate IndustriALL Global Union’s Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Office for their unwavering support in making this event a success.

NUPENG with support from partners will continue to champion workers’ rights in the energy transition discourse!