Petroleum tanker drivers begin strike

Petroleum tanker drivers in Lagos state have withdrawn their services as directed by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) beginning from today

The state chairman, NUPENG, Mr Tayo Aboyeji made the confirmation earlier today in Lagos.

Aboyeji said that the strike began in the early hours of today, following negotiation breakdown between the state government and the union.