PENGASSAN demands passage, assent to PIB before May 29

THE Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has demanded the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) by the National Assembly; and immediate assent to the bill by President Muhamadu Buhari before the expiration of his tenure.

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Speaking during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of PENGASSAN in

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the President of the Union, Comrade Francis Olabode Johnson, said implementation of the PIB will ensure investors’ confidence in the industry.

“This Bill which started as the OGIC report has been on for 18 years now since April 2000. It has gone through various stages with the PIGB at the forefront now. We call on the government, both the Executive and Legislative arms, to ensure that this Bill is passed before expiration of the tenure of this administration in order to have investors’ confidence in our industry.”

He described the issue of casualisation, contract staffing and outsourcing as a cankerworm that has eaten deep into the fabrics of the oil and gas industry.

“We will continue to engage various stakeholders in ensuring that this menace is adequately resolved in the larger interest of our members,” Comrade Johnson said.

He also regretted the issue of unfair labour practices in the industry, adding, “In order to cut cost, most companies, especially the indigenous ones have resorted to underhand tactics in the practice of Labour-Management relations. Some of these include frustration of members to Unionise, disrespect for signed CBAs and Agreements and intimidation and victimisation of Union leaders and members.

‘We must all join hands in putting a stop to this with the strong supporting the weak.”