Nigeria’s power supply falls below 4,000MW as oil and gas workers strike over Dangote Refinery dispute enters day two.
Nigeria’s national electricity supply has plunged below the critical 4,000-megawatt mark as the strike by oil and gas workers intensifies. The industrial action, now in its second day, stems from a dispute involving the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The nationwide shutdown by members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has disrupted fuel distribution and is now worsening the country’s fragile power supply. The development has sparked growing concerns among citizens and businesses already grappling with unstable electricity and rising energy costs.
Industry experts warn that if the deadlock persists, power generation could decline further, heightening the risk of blackouts across major cities. The situation underscores Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on oil and gas for energy production and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.
While negotiations between the government, labor leaders, and Dangote management are ongoing, no resolution has yet been reached. Stakeholders are calling for swift intervention to avert a full-blown energy crisis.