Tag: expatriate quota

• September 27, 2025
• C Badenhorst

PENGASSAN has halted Sterling Oil's Lagos headquarters, accusing the firm of flooding Nigerian jobs with foreign workers and breaching collective bargaining agreements. Union leader Festus Osifo says over 10,000 expatriates, mainly Indians, occupy roles that could be filled by Nigerians. A June 2025 government‑mediated pact appears broken, prompting threats of a sector‑wide strike. The standoff highlights deep‑seated issues in Nigeria’s oil labor market.