The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has
reportedly offered a “tempting” package for workers willing to accept voluntary
retirement.
A week ago, President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the NNPC
Limited, positioning it to operate as a profit-oriented company.
On the sidelines of the event, Mele Kyari, group chief
executive officer (GCEO) of the company, had assured that none of the 7,000
workers would be sacked, emphasising that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) did
not prescribe such a measure.
“We do not have a bloated workforce. Today, the company’s
workers population is just 7,000. I believe with the expansion, we have a line
of sight, we are going to hire more people to work for us,” Kyari had said.
“The law has also provided that no one is going to leave
this company. Everybody’s work is preserved. Their benefits are preserved. So,
no matter for concern for the workers of this company.”
But according to a ThisDay report, the NNPC Limited’s offer
may affect as many as 500 employees, adding that many workers have received the
email and accepted the offer.
The report added that it would affect employees who have
been officially confirmed or are unable to carry out their functions
effectively and those who set to retire between 2022 and 2024.
Apart from what has been described as a “juicy package”, the
report said those who are affected are said to be entitled to 50 percent
payment of their salaries until the time they are naturally expected to exit
the company.
However, it said some of the management staff of NNPC
Limited affected — especially some of the general managers and group general
managers — kicked against it.
Confirming the development, a top source at the NNPCL told
TheCable that the offer was termed ‘willful’, and it was in accordance with
global best practices for companies.
He added that the “Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff
Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) would have raised the flag” if the company
was contravening the provisions of the PIA.
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