The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to increase its shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from the current seven per cent to at least 45 per cent to enable assurance and energy security.
It said this will ensure further energy assurance and security for the citizens.
PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, made the call in Lagos on Tuesday during the presentation of its communique and recommendations from the recent edition of the association’s Energy and Labour Summit.
He explained that the high stake in the refinery would enhance energy security, noting that energy security is cardinal for the survival of any nation and Nigeria is not an exception, hence the citizens demand energy affordability, accessibility, and availability.
Osifo further mentioned that the government should partner with players in the private sector to maintain the already available petroleum…