Nigeria, April 4 -- Workers at Seplat Energy have suspended the strike action they embarked upon on Friday amid concerns over pay increases.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that workers at the oil company's onshore and offshore facilities began the industrial action after the firm failed to meet their demands.

On Saturday, the workers' union, under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), announced the suspension following written commitments by the company on pay-related issues, according to Reuters.

The strike had raised concerns about potential disruptions to oil and gas output at a time the Nigerian government is seeking to maximise production amid fluctuating global oil prices linked to th...