Afolabi Olawale
Nigeriaunion leaderMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Afolabi Olawale is the General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), currently in the spotlight for leading the union's protests against the Dangote refinery's plans to use imported trucks for fuel distribution, which threaten the jobs of existing drivers. His leadership is pivotal in the ongoing dispute, where he advocates for workers' rights and union representation in the face of management's alleged anti-labor actions.
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Afolabi Olawale is the Head of Public Affairs for LASEMA and provided details about the road incidents in Lagos State.
Three Injured in Overnight IncidentsNigeria· 2026-08-01
Afolabi Olawale provided details on the truck accident and its aftermath.
Truck Crash Causes Major DelaysNigeria· 2026-07-23
Afolabi Olawale is the spokesperson for LASEMA who commented on the agency's lack of official communication regarding aid for flood victims.
LASEMA Yet to Decide on Aid for VictimsNigeria· 2026-07-03Afolabi Olawale is the General Secretary of NUPENG, who signed a statement accusing the Dangote Refinery of anti-labour practices.
Fuel Marketers Plead With TinubuNigeria· 2025-09-07
Afolabi Olawale is the General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, who signed a statement regarding the dispute.
Dangote CNG Trucks Dispute: Tanker Drivers Threaten StrikeNigeria· 2025-09-05
