During the visit, Comrade Akporeha congratulated the ACE on his well-deserved appointment, describing him as a “square peg in a square hole.” The discussions focused on fostering industrial harmony and strengthening collaboration between NUPENG and the Authority for the sustainable growth of the downstream sector.
The NUPENG delegation included Comrade Afolabi Olawale (General Secretary), Comrade Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti (National Trustee), Comrade Mathias Ote (PTD National Chairman), Comrade Stanley Ominyi (Branch Chairman, NUPENG NMDPRA), Comrade Innocent Okafor (NMDPRA Abuja Unit Chairman), and Comrade Samuel Okougbodu (Assistant Branch Secretary).
The NUPENG leaders were warmly received by the ACE, who was supported by Mr. Abiodun A. Adeniji (ED Finance & Accounts), Mr. Sanusi Hussaini (Head HR), Mr. Olusoji Soloye (Acting ED CS&A), Mr. Muktari Muhammed (Management IRO), Dr. Medina Ibrahim, and Mr. George Ene-Ita (Director).
TOTALENERGIES EP NIGERIA LIMITED MANAGEMENT VISITS NUPENG NATIONAL SECRETARIAT, REINFORCES STRONG PARTNERSHIP
Lagos, Nigeria – February 4, 2026
The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) was honoured to host a high-level courtesy visit from the management of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) today.
The distinguished TEPNG delegation was led by Mrs. Kenechi Esomeju, Executive General Manager, People & Talent Management. They were warmly received at the NUPENG Tower by the union’s national leadership, including Comrade Williams Akporeha, NUPENG President; Comrade Afolabi Olawale, General Secretary; Otunba Salimon Oladiti, National Trustee; and other senior officers of the union.
In her remarks, Mrs. Kenechi Esomeju expressed profound appreciation to the NUPENG National Leadership for their exemplary mentorship of the TotalEnergies Branch of NUPENG executives. She commended the Branch’s exemplary conduct and constructive approach to engagement with the company’s management, describing it as a model for positive industrial relations.
In his welcome address, Comrade Williams Akporeha stated that the union was deeply honoured by the visit. He reaffirmed the existing cordial and productive working relationship between NUPENG and TEPNG management. The President expressed confidence that this partnership would grow even stronger, noting the pivotal role of Mrs. Esomeju, whom he praised for her consistent maternal dedication and support towards NUPENG members within the company.
Echoing the sentiment, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, General Secretary, appreciated the entire TEPNG management and commended the company’s effective structures for worker engagement, which he said have fostered mutual understanding and progress over the years.
Comrade Lucky Ogure, Chairman of the TEPNG Branch of NUPENG, accompanied by other Branch excos, also lauded the management’s commitment and expressed hope for the sustainability of this positive and collaborative relationship.
The visit underscores the shared commitment of NUPENG and TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited to maintaining industrial harmony, fostering a respectful work environment, and strengthening the strategic partnership for the benefit of all stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
Comrade Suleiman M. Pema
AGS (Research & Public Affairs)
NUPENG National Secretariat
NUPENG AND TOTALENERGIES EP NIGERIA LTD COMMENCE 2026 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS
Lagos, Nigeria – February 2, 2026.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG)- TEPNG Branch and the Management of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) formally opened their 2026 Annual Collective Bargaining Negotiations at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island.
The opening ceremony was attended by high-level delegations from both sides. NUPENG was led by Comrade Afolabi Olawale, General Secretary, who represented the National President, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha. The TEPNG Management team was led by the Managing Director, Mr. Mathieu Bouyer.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Yakubu Belgore, Executive Director of TEPNG, welcomed the union and emphasized negotiation as a central mechanism for the company.
He commended NUPENG members for an exemplary safety record and stated that investing in people and protecting staff dignity are core goals.
Comrade Lucky Ogure, Chairman of the NUPENG TEPNG Branch, in his address, welcomed the dialogue but also raised concerns regarding communication gaps and unilateral management decisions that affect members. He stressed that transparency, process integrity, and fair consultation are fundamental to maintaining industrial harmony and trust. Comrade Ogure also commended the management and reaffirmed the union’s commitment to productivity and the company’s objectives, stating that the negotiation seeks alignment on sustainable workloads, fair compensation, and shared success.
Representing the NUPENG National President, Comrade Afolabi Olawale appreciated TEPNG for its consistent investment in Nigeria and its culture of engagement. He highlighted communication and the sanctity of agreements as pillars for trust and productivity.
The MD Mr. Mathieu Bouyer acknowledged the crucial role of employees, celebrated 2025 as an exceptional year for safety, and reaffirmed the company’s people-centric approach. He expressed management’s commitment to open, fact-based discussions aimed at reaching a durable and viable agreement.
Mr. Bouyer concluded the ceremony by officially declaring the 2026 Annual Collective Bargaining Negotiations open.
Suleiman M. Pema
Assistant General Secretary (Research & Public Affairs), NUPENG
NEW PTD BRANCH LEADERSHIP UPDATE
We are proud to announce that Comrade Mathias Otasukporo Ote has been unanimously elected as the new National Chairman of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG.
The appointment took place during the PTD Branch Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, 21st January, 2026.
Comrade Ote steps into this vital role following the passing of the former Chairman of the Branch, Comrade Augustine Egbon, in November 2025. The entire Council stands united in support of his leadership.
Join us in congratulating Comrade Mathias Otasukporo Ote!
We look forward to a progressive and productive tenure under his guidance.
Our Solidarity remains Constant for the Union makes us Strong!!
ELECTION GUIDELINES FOR PETROLEUM TANKER DRIVERS BRANCH OF NUPENG ZONAL ELECTIONS 2026
GUIDELINES FOR 2026 NUPENG ZONAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
IMB NUPENG LAGOS ZONE HOLDS SUCCESSFUL DELEGATES CONFERENCE, ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP
Lagos, Nigeria – January 15, 2026.
The Lagos Zonal Council of the Independent Marketers Branch (IMB) of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has successfully concluded its 6th Delegates Conference and election of new executives. Held today at the NUPENG Lagos Zonal Council Secretariat, the conference was convened in strict compliance with the IMB Bye-law and the NUPENG Constitution, stressing the union’s commitment to democratic principles and internal democracy.
The event was graced by the presence of Comrade Olayemi Oluleye, National Chairman of the IMB, alongside key executives of the NUPENG Lagos Zonal Council who served as observers. The electoral process, praised for its transparency and orderliness, was presided over by Comrade Idahoise Osunbor, Senior Assistant General Secretary (Admin Head, Lagos Zone), who acted as the Returning Officer.
Following a seamless process of accreditation and voting, sixteen (16) dedicated members were elected to steer the affairs of the IMB Lagos Zone for the new term of four years.
They were subsequently sworn into office.
The newly elected Executives of the NUPENG IMB Lagos Zonal Council is as follows:
1. Chairman: Comrade Taofeek Olayiwola Adisa
2. Deputy Chairman: Comrade Adetunji Azeez Adeniyi
3. Deputy Chairman: Comrade Ayedun Olu Samuel
4. Vice Chairman: Comrade Ajayi Babatunde Michael
5. Zonal Secretary: Comrade Tajudeen Balogun
6. Zonal Assistant Secretary: Comrade Ajayi Ajibola Oyetunde
7. Treasurer: Comrade Adegunloye Adeshina I.
8. Trustee: Comrade Suleiman Olawale A.
9. Auditor: Comrade Sulaiman A. Kamal Dean (Ilorin Unit)
10. Auditor: Comrade Abiola Akinkunle (Ejigbo Unit)
11. Financial Secretary: Comrade Adepoju Abdulkareem A.
12. Public Relations Officer: Comrade Ogundare Funmilayo Toyin
13. Industrial Relations Officer: Comrade Sodipo Olasunkanmi Seunara
14. Welfare Officer (Male): Comrade Oyeyinka Oyetunji Joseph
15. Welfare Officer (Female): Comrade Alimeke Scholar Olayemi
16. Chief Whip: Comrade Adesokan Sikiru Adetona
The Union extends its congratulations to the new executives and gratitude to the outgone leadership, particularly Comrade Olayemi Samuel Abayomi, who completed two tenures of service. NUPENG is confident that this new team will build on past achievements to advance the welfare of its members and the goals of the Union in the Lagos Zone.
Comrade Suleiman M. Pema, AGS (Research and Public Affairs) for NUPENG Media Team
REQUEST FOR SUBMISSION OF UPDATED COMPUTER PRINT-OUT LIST OF CHECK-OFF DUES PAYING MEMBERS OF ALL BRANCHES OF NUPENG FOR 2026 NUPENG DELEGATES CONFERENCES
NOTIFICATION OF NUPENG 6TH QUADRENNIAL NATIONAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE
NUPENG BIDS FAREWELL TO A TITAN, COMRADE AUGUSTINE EGBON (JP): CELEBRATION, TEARS, TRIBUTES, AND TANKERS PARKED AS UNION PAYS LAST RESPECTS TO A FEARLESS LEADER
BENIN CITY, Edo State – January 10, 2026: The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) observed a day of solemn tribute and reflection as it laid to rest its National Chairman of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch, the late Comrade Augustine Osamwonyi Egbon (JP).
In an unprecedented display of respect, the operational heartbeat of the nation’s fuel distribution network paused. Petroleum tanker drivers across the country voluntarily parked their vehicles to attend the funeral service, transforming the usual bustle of highways into a silent homage.
Thousands of union members gathered at the E.B.S field in Ikpoba Hill, their ranks a sea of union colours, to honour a leader described as the embodiment of solidarity, service, and sacrifice. The ceremony was attended by the full spectrum of NUPENG leadership, including Comrade Williams Akporeha, National President; Comrade Afolabi Olawale, General Secretary; Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti, National Trustee; and Comrade Malut Abubakar, the Acting PTD National Chairman, alongside Zonal Chairmen, Branch Executives, and members from veterans to new drivers.
In his address, Comrade Williams Akporeha commiserated with the Egbon family, the PTD Branch, and the people of Edo State. To immortalise the late chairman’s legacy, he announced the renaming of the Warri PTD Zonal Secretariat to the Comrade Augustine Egbon PTD Zonal Secretariat, Warri.
Comrade Malut Abubakar, in his tribute, echoed the sentiment of a monumental loss, describing Comrade Egbon as a great leader whose contributions to national development were immense.
The late chairman’s four-decade journey within the union traced the path of the very drivers he led. Rising from the driver’s seat, he ascended through the ranks—serving as Unit Chairman, Zonal Financial Secretary, Branch Vice Chairman, Warri Zone Chairman—before his election as National Chairman in October 2023. He was widely recognized as a builder and a tireless advocate, notably overseeing the construction of the PTD Zonal Secretariat in Warri, a permanent symbol of his vision for a unified and empowered membership.
His legacy was celebrated as one that fortified the union and amplified the voice of workers in the informal sector. Representatives from sister organisations, including the NARTO, IPMAN, SUTAKEP, LPGAR, PSW, and IMB, were present in solidarity.
As Comrade Augustine Egbon was laid to rest, the union reaffirmed that his life’s work continues in the strengthened resolve of its members. The tankers will return to the roads, but the memory of his leadership will endure for every mile travelled.
