The Zonal Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Lagos Zonal Council, Comrade Olutayo Aboyeji, has admonished members of the association to key into the innovation of technology and artificial intelligence in order to enhance job productivity.
Speaking during the two-day educational summit program with the theme “Unionization and Technological Advancement: Issues and Prospects for Consideration held at the Jogor Event Center in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, on Thursday, Comrade Aboyeji urged all members, especially the Oil and Gas branch, to follow the trend of new technology to enhance their work and increase their productivity.
Comrade Aboyeji, who is the former Secretary of the Lagos Council, further urged the federal government to tap into the innovations of technology to train its workers according to global labor standards in order for the oil and gas technology industry in Nigeria to compete with other advanced countries in the world.
Addressing challenges like oil theft, Comrade Olutayo reassured members about resolving recent fuel price issues without increases and urged the federal government to intensify more efforts to arrest criminals involved in oil theft, diversion of petroleum, bunkering, and other vices affecting the image of the oil and gas industry.
He, however, added that the body is working with the federal government to address critical issues affecting the operations of the organization while revealing that there is no increment in fuel prices as the shortfall currently experienced is already being addressed.
Also speaking at the educational summit, former national chairman of NUPENG, Comrade Samuel Akanni, praised the seminar’s attendance and educational content, emphasizing the union’s commitment to updating members on technological advancements.
He highlighted NUPENG’s expansive reach and the need for continuous knowledge and skill enhancement among members to ensure efficient operations.
The workshop featured various activities, including certificate issuance and a birthday celebration for the Zonal Chairman, as well as workshops and panel discussions, making it a comprehensive educational experience for all attendees.
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