The National Association of Petroleum Industry Professionals (NAPO), an affiliate union of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has served a seven-day ultimatum to Daewoo Engineering & Construction Nigeria Ltd., contractor for the Nigeria LNG Train 7 project in Bonny, Rivers State.
The union demands immediate reinstatement of members unlawfully terminated since August 2025, following allegations of tax fraud raised against the company management by workers
NAPO President, Comrade Harold Benstowe, stated this while serving the ultimatum notice at Daewoo’s operational base in Bonny on Tuesday.
Harold noted that the decision was taken after an extensive deliberation and review of the request from members of the union against abusive practices on the case that is before the Honourable minister of Labour & Employment for the compliance of section 9(1) of the Trade Dispute Act and coupled with the letter from the office of the minister notifying that the ministry has apprehended the matter and directed that all parties should maintained status _quo for which the company management disobeyed.
The decision follows a National Administrative Committee meeting held on January 12, 2026, where NAPO resolved to mobilize members for a one-day warning strike if Daewoo fails to comply with six demands within the stipulated timeframe.
NAPO accused Daewoo management of impunity, disobedience to the Minister of Labour’s directive, and witch-hunting workers. The union’s demands include Reinstatement of sacked workers
Recognition of workers’ right to join a union of choice and Proof of remitted taxes deducted from workers’ salaries among other demands
The union also urged other contractors, including SAIPEM Contracting Nigeria Ltd., to comply with similar demands affecting NAPO members. NAPO warned companies to take the ultimatum seriously, resisting manipulation and unlawful practices against members.
The dispute stems from allegations of tax fraud and non-remittance of Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) taxes, with NAPO petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation
