“ECONOMIC MELTDOWN LOOMING: NACCIMA SOUNDS ALARM OVER POTENTIAL NATIONAL STRIKE”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has raised a red flag over a potential nationwide strike threatened by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in its dispute with Dangote Refinery. If not urgently addressed, this conflict could cripple Nigeria’s stabilizing economy, disrupting energy supply, paralyzing transportation and manufacturing, and weakening public services across the country .
The Alarming Consequences
– Economic Instability: A nationwide shutdown in the energy sector would be a crippling blow to Nigeria’s economy, affecting jobs, inflation, and investor confidence.
– Disrupted Energy Supply: The strike could paralyze transportation and manufacturing, weakening public services and causing widespread economic hardship.
– Investor Confidence: The uncertainty surrounding the strike could erode investor confidence, further destabilizing the economy.
NACCIMA’s Call to Action
– Urgent Dialogue: NACCIMA is urging the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Refinery management to return to the negotiation table immediately.
– Industrial Peace: The association emphasizes the need for industrial peace and constructive dialogue to protect livelihoods, restore investor confidence, and safeguard Nigeria’s refining capacity.
– National Interest: NACCIMA stands ready to support and facilitate dialogue in the national interest, prioritizing the well-being of Nigerians and the stability of the economy .
Engr(Dr.)Jani lbrahim,mni,OON
National President,NACCIMA in a statement said:
“A nationwide shutdown in the energy sector at this time would
be a crippling blow to Nigeria’s stabilizing economy,”said Engr.
(Dr)Jani Ibrahim,National President of NACCIMA.“The business
community is alarmed at the possible consequences for jobs,
inflation,and investor confidence.Dialogue is not optional;it is
urgent and necessary.”
NACCIMA’s Position.
·We call on the Federal Government,PENGASSAN,and Dangote
Refinery management to return to the negotiation table
immediately.
·Industrial peace and constructive dialogue are critical to
protect livelihoods,restore investor confidence,and safeguard
Nigeria’s refining capacity.
·NACCIMA stands ready to support and,if necessary,facilitate
dialogue in the national interest.
Conclusion
The looming strike over the Dangote -PENGASSAN dispute is a clear
and present danger to Nigeria’s economy.NACCIMA,on behalf of
the business community,appeals for urgent intervention,industrial
peace,and prioritization of national interest.
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