PENGASSAN denies TotalEnergies maltreatment allegations
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026
The market impact is neutral as PENGASSAN has clarified that the allegations against TotalEnergies were not officially sanctioned by the union. This reduces potential industrial unrest concerns in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
The PENGASSAN (PENGASSAN) has issued a statement through its Acting General Secretary, Jerry Amah Jr., to clarify its position on allegations of abuse and maltreatment of Nigerian workers by International Oil Companies, specifically TotalEnergies. The union categorically denied issuing any statement or authorizing the release of any document accusing TotalEnergies of maltreating Nigerian employees, harassment by expatriates, racism, or violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act. PENGASSAN condemned the publication of an internal staff-management document without authorization, calling it a breach of privacy and confidentiality. The association emphasized that only its National Leadership is authorized to communicate official positions and warned against misusing its name for unverified claims. PENGASSAN stated it has no connection with the 'MIND group' referenced in the publication and is taking steps to investigate the breach, urging stakeholders to disregard unofficial statements. The union reiterated its commitment to dialogue and industrial harmony in the oil and gas industry.
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