Nigeria, Sept. 7 -- The Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association (DTCDA) has called on the federal government to take necessary measures to prevent coercive recruitment by any organisation, citing the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of association.

This appeal comes after the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) threatened industrial action over Dangote Refinery's alleged anti-union practices.

NUPENG accused Aliko Dangote and Sayyu Dantata (owner of MRS filling stations) of engaging in alleged anti-union practices. The union claims the businessmen are trying to monopolise Nigeria's downstream oil and gas distribution while suppressing workers' rights.

On 15 June, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery ann...