NUPENG pledges to prioritize members welfare, and strengthen the Union, as it holds National Executive Council Meeting.

By Afolabi Oyekunle

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) held its third National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the year in Lagos on Monday with a pledge to continue to prioritize workers welfare and strengthen the union through love and mutual cooperation of members.

The session brought together the Union's leadership to assess progress in 2025 and formulate strategies for the upcoming year's activities.

National President of NUPENG, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha presided over the meeting.

NUPENG National President, Comrade AKPOREHA.

In his opening address, Comrade Akporeha

thanked the NEC and the entire membership for their steadfast support throughout his tenure.

He highlighted that the Union's

accomplishments were a direct result of collaborative efforts between the Council, members, and secretariat staff.

The President also commended the General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, for his dedicated service.

In his remarks, General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale acknowledged the support of the President and NEC members. He stressed the meeting's significance in planning pivotal 2026 events, including Zonal Council elections, Special Delegates Conference, and National Delegates Conference, all scheduled for the first quarter of the year 2026.

NUPENG General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale .

Other senior leaders in attendance included Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti (National Trustee), Comrade Prince Moses, Comrade Solomon Kilanko, Comrade Danladi Yahaya, Comrade Thompson Ogbodo, and other NEC members.

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