NUPENG condemns oil worker’s death

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have condemned the killing of an oil worker at Kolo Creek Flow station belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company in Ogbia, in Bayelsa State by gunmen. President of the union, Comrade Igwe Achese said in a statement yesterday that the death of the oil worker, […]

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have condemned the killing of an oil worker at Kolo Creek Flow station belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company in Ogbia, in Bayelsa State by gunmen.
President of the union, Comrade Igwe Achese said in a statement yesterday that the death of the oil worker, identified as Austin Ikechukwu Igwe, was  unfortunate.
 He lamented the death of his members, saying oil workers who toil day and night to produce the hydrocarbon which is the mainstay of the nation’s economy should not be exposed to such dangers.
“NUPENG maintains that the death of the oil worker, identified as Austin Ikechukwu Igwe is unfortunate despite the presence of men of the Joint Military Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield at the flow station. The union expresses its disappointment and displeasure at the Joint Task Force men at the flow station who were caught napping by the gunmen and who carted away their caliber weapons. NUPENG calls for a full investigation into how the gunmen gained access to the flow station and killed the oil worker’’, he said.
He emphasized the need for oil flow stations to be adequately protected, so that oil workers can feel safe to work both day and night.
He added that oil installations must be fitted with modern gadgets that will keep the military guards at alert.
He urged Shell management to compensate family of the deceased.