A government-led reconciliation meeting between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery failed to resolve a major industrial dispute that threatens Nigeria’s energy security and economy. The talks, initiated by the Federal Government, began Monday afternoon and extended into the early hours of Tuesday but ended without agreement. The dispute arose from PENGASSAN’s allegations that Dangote Refinery engaged in mass transfers and the dismissal of union members, alongside claims of replacing Nigerian workers with foreign nationals—a charge the refinery denies. With negotiations deadlocked, PENGASSAN remains firm that workers will not return without reversal of alleged anti-labour policies, while Dangote insists its restructuring aligns with global standards. The stalemate has raised fears over the potential disruption of refinery operations and a possible nationwide impact on energy supply.