UNIVERSAL ENERGY CRISIS: PLANS TO INCRIMINATE UNION UNCOVERED

UNIVERSAL ENERGY CRISIS: PLANS TO INCRIMINATE UNION UNCOVERED

Plans to incriminate and subsequently sack its workers have been uncovered barely 24 hours after a protest by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) branch of the Universal Energy Resources Limited (UERL) against the unfair and inhuman treatment meted on them by its Management.

The Management, through its Shared Services Manager, Mr. Solomon Echerebor, has made uncivilized and unlawful attempt to break into the company’s corporate headquarters so as to link it to the union.

A highly paced member of the union who does not want his name on print hinted our reporter, according to him: “The Management, instead of solving the pending problems and issues raised by the worker asked Mr. Solomon Echerebor to break into the company’s premises and probably take some of the official cars and other incriminating documents. They are looking for a way to indict us so that they will have a reason to sack us. It is unlawful to break into premises that are under lock and keys.”

An insider, who noticed the move by Mr. Echerebor, said “the intruder said he was instructed to break into the compound and carry vehicles that will assist the company’s Project Manager, Engr. Steve Okoko, and other senior staff outside.”

Our investigations revealed that the protesters, who had a prayer session early today, are fight against Management refusal to honour and implement tripartite agreement, victimization of our Union members by the Finance Director, Mr. Basil Monwe, refusal to train staff and unfair labour practices by Management.