27th September 2025
NUPENG RAISES ALARM OVER IMPERSONATORS AND FRAUDSTERS PARADING AS FICTITIOUS “PTD ELDERS”
…Warns Public and Media to be Vigilant; Calls for Immediate Arrest of Culprits
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) issues this stern warning to all stakeholders, security agencies, the media, and the general public regarding the criminal and fraudulent activities of some faceless groups and individuals who are impersonating as leaders and elders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of NUPENG.
It has come to our attention that these unscrupulous elements are operating under the non-existent and illegitimate banner of “PTD Elders” or “PTD Leaders” to deceive, manipulate, mislead and create confusion within the oil and gas sector and the wider public. We wish to state clearly here, that these individuals are paid agents of unconscionable Capitalists with filthy wealth accumulated over the labour and sweat of workers who have been denied the right of freedom of association/unionism. The paid agents have engaged in failed attempts to blackmail, misinform and manipulate the public for the sake of destabilizing NUPENG and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of NUPENG.
For the records, the struggle to control, manipulate and totally destroy the soul of NUPENG and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the Union by unconscionable Capitalists and their hired agents started long before now, but they have always been failing in their evil machinations and missions due to the alertness and vigilance of committed and indefatigable members and leaders of our great Union and the PTD Branch of NUPENG. You all recall the brutal and vicious attacks on the leadership of the Union in Abuja on 1st November 2023 for which the perpetrators are currently facing criminal charges at the FCT High Court in Abuja.
It is very imperative therefore to inform the general public that the current blackmail against NUPENG is the continuation of the evil machinations and missions of those that want to exterminate NUPENG at all costs.
It is a well-known fact NUPENG has been sued by the following :
1. DANGOTE PETROLEUM REFINERY & PETROCHEMICALS FZE
2. MRS OIL NIGERIA LIMITED, and
3. MRS OIL & GAS COMPANY LIMITED in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/279/2025.
It is the inalienable right of NUPENG to also brief Lawyers of its choice to represent and defend the Union in the suit. NUPENG has briefed a team of lawyers led by Femi Falana, SAN. Paid agents of unconscionable employers have no right to tell NUPENG who to hire to defend it.
Furthermore, NUPENG wishes to state in the strongest possible terms that:
1. The ONLY recognized and constitutionally elected Executive of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG is the leadership led by Comrade Augustine Egbon as its National Chairman.
2. There is NO known or recognized group within the PTD-NUPENG known as “PTD Elders” or “PTD Leaders.” Any person or group operating under such a designation is fraudulent, illegitimate, and acting with criminal intent.
Consequently, NUPENG hereby directs and alerts as follows:
• To the General Public and Media: Disregard communication, directive, or request from anyone claiming to represent a “PTD Elders” group. Do not engage with them.
• To All Stakeholders: All legitimate engagements with the Petroleum Tanker Drivers must be conducted ONLY through the officially recognized office of the PTD led by Comrade Augustine Egbon.
• To Security Agencies: NUPENG calls on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and all other relevant security agencies to treat these impersonators as the criminals they are. We demand the immediate identification, arrest, and prosecution of anyone involved in this fraudulent impersonation to face the full wrath of the law.
This press release serves as a final warning to these faceless individuals to CEASE AND DESIST all their illegal activities immediately. NUPENG will not hesitate to pursue every legal and industrial avenue to protect the integrity of our Union and the interests of our members and the public.
Signed:
FOR THE NIGERIA UNION OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS WORKERS
COMRADE WILLIAMS AKPOREHA
National President
COMRADE AFOLABI OLAWALE
General Secretary
