Festus Osifo
Festus Osifo is the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). He has recently garnered attention for urging the National Assembly to adopt balanced tax reforms that support national revenue objectives while ensuring job security and sustainability in the petroleum industry, which is crucial to Nigeria's economy.
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Festus Osifo is the President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, which rejected the ministry's policy.
TUC rejects health ministry's 'no work, no pay' policy
Nigeria· 2026-01-14
Festus Osifo has urged caution over broad claims of sabotage in the oil and gas sector.
PENGASSAN on Dangote-NMDPRA Feud: Build InstitutionsNigeria· 2025-12-22
Festus Osifo is the President of PENGASSAN, who thanked the NNPC management for their partnership during the Energy & Labour Summit.
Decades of Neglect Hinder Revamp EffortsNigeria· 2025-08-29
Festus Osifo accused oil marketers of exploiting Nigerians through inflated petrol prices.
MRS Raises Fuel Cost to N955Nigeria· 2025-06-21Festus Osifo is the president of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, who criticized oil marketers for exploiting Nigerians.
Petrol Price Hikes to N880: Dangote Raises Ex-Depot RateNigeria· 2025-06-20
Festus Osifo, the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, accused oil marketers of exploiting Nigerians through inflated petrol prices.
Petrol Price Hike: PENGASSAN Blasts Oil MarketersNigeria· 2025-06-17
Festus Osifo is the TUC counterpart who signed a speech with Joe Ajaero regarding workers' demands.
Labour pushes for tax cut, pension overhaul in fresh 20-point demandNigeria· 2025-05-02
Osifo criticised the management of Sterling Oil for abusing the expatriate quota system.
NNPCL sells N336bn crude to Dangote, foreign refiners – ReportNigeria· 2025-04-22
Osifo denounced the President’s action as hasty and unconstitutional.
FG deploys 10,000 troops against vandals as opposition, NLC protestNigeria· 2025-03-20
Festus Osifo, the President of PENGASSAN, issued the threat at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja.
PENGASSAN threatens to withdraw members from upstream operationsNigeria· 2025-03-19Festus Osifo, the President of PENGASSAN, issued the threat at a press conference regarding the ongoing grievance with Sterling Oil.
PENGASSAN threatens strike over dispute with Saterling OilNigeria· 2025-03-18Osifo criticised the management of Sterling Oil for abusing the expatriate quota system.
FG pledges to address labour crisis at Sterling OilNigeria· 2025-03-18Festus Osifo, the TUC President, supported Raye and advised the government to be tolerant of critics.
'Nigerians are frustrated,' TUC backs Lagos corper facing threats for criticising TinubuNigeria· 2025-03-17
Festus Osifo signed a statement urging Nigerians to reject what it described as an exploitative policy regarding ATM charges.
ATMs loaded with cash as N100 withdrawal fee beginsNigeria· 2025-03-03
Festus Osifo called for the adoption of a balanced approach to ensure that tax reforms support national revenue objectives.
Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26
