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Workers of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) staged a protest on Tuesday, locking the gate to the firm’s Broad Street office in Lagos.
The action was organised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
Eyewitnesses reported that traffic in the area was snarled as workers initially allowed some staff in before barring vehicles, including those of top officials, from entering the premises.
According to a strike flyer, the protesters accused SNEPCo management of practicing modern-day slavery, discriminating against Nigerian staff in pay, and applying global pay policies without regard for local conditions.
The “Best-in-Basin” approach, they said, has led to poor pay and limited participation in key industry events.
Workers also raised concerns over inadequate allowances, citing car grants as insufficient in the current economy, and alleged that expatriates are increasingly occupying roles meant for Nigerian staff.
They warned that heavy workloads, stress, and poor compensation have contributed to several Non-Accidental Deaths (NAD) among employees.
SNEPCo has largely shifted its focus to Lagos through Shell Nigeria Gas and subsidiaries AllOn and Daystar, limiting broader operations.
Staff members said the protest was prompted by management’s failure to address their concerns and called for government intervention to ensure accountability.
Efforts to reach SNEPCo for comment were unsuccessful as of press time.
