Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has expressed support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its ongoing rift with the Dangote Group over alleged monopolistic practices in the downstream oil and gas sector.

On Friday, NUPENG announced that its members would commence a nationwide strike from Monday, 8 September.

The strike is in protest against what it described as anti-union labour practices, linked to the deployment of newly imported Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks by the Dangote Refinery, for direct distribution of petroleum products.

The strategic programme is part of Dangote's broader commitment to eliminating logistics costs, enhancing energy efficie...