By Victor Ahiuma-Young
LAGOS — WORKERS in the nation’s downstream sector today begin an industrial action, code named “Work- to- rule-action” across the nation.

A work-to-rule is a form of industrial action where workers would report to work, but would not work.
Under the umbrella of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staf Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Vanguard learnt that the action necessitated by planned lay offs by major operators in the downstream sector of the petroleum sector such as
Mobil, Oando Plc, Total Nig Plc, MRS, Conoil, Eterna and Forte Oil.

Speaking on the action, President of PENGASSAN, Comrade Babatunde Ogun, said: “This is to protest the ongoing severance and disengagement in the sector. The workers refused to be made sacrificial lamb as a result of the problems that operators in the industry are encountering.

“The major oil marketers that will be affected are Mobil, Oando, MRS, Forte (former AP), Total Nig. Limited etc. Further industrial action will follow as events unfold. Letters have been sent to all the branches as well as managements of these companies on the planned actions.”