The recent strike by Seplat Energy workers, which began on April 4, 2026, raised significant concerns about potential disruptions to Nigeria’s oil and gas output. Fortunately, the strike was suspended just hours after it commenced, following Seplat’s acceptance of the collective bargaining agreement terms.

The strike was initiated due to a breakdown in negotiations over a 2026 collective bargaining agreement and staff welfare issues. Only workers under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) participated, while other less skilled workers, represented by a different union, did not join the action.

Seplat Energy, a major player in Nigeria’s oil sector, reported an average production of 131,506 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025, accounting for approximately 7%–9% of the country’s total liquid output. The company is targeting an increase in production to up to 155,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026.

The swift resolution of the strike was facilitated by negotiations that resumed with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). PENGASSAN directed its members to immediately suspend the industrial action to allow these negotiations to conclude on outstanding items within an agreed framework.

This strike marks the second industrial action involving PENGASSAN workers in just eight months. The previous strike was against Dangote refinery, which resulted in the dismissal of over 800 workers. The current situation highlights ongoing labor tensions within Nigeria’s energy sector.

Festus Osifo, a representative from PENGASSAN, confirmed, “The strike has been called off,” emphasizing the importance of stakeholder intervention that led to Seplat management agreeing to the previously requested collective bargaining agreement terms.

Ogechukwu Udeagha, another union representative, stated, “We can confirm that the union has suspended its notice of industrial action to allow negotiations to conclude on outstanding items within an agreed framework.” This indicates a willingness from both sides to engage in constructive dialogue moving forward.

While the immediate concerns have been addressed, the potential for future disputes remains. The labor landscape in Nigeria’s energy sector continues to evolve, and stakeholders are closely monitoring developments.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific terms of the agreement reached, but the swift resolution of this strike is a positive sign for labor relations in the industry.

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