LAGOS, Nigeria — Dangote Petroleum Refinery, one of Africa’s largest oil refining facilities, has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units following internal disciplinary actions linked to operational disruptions.
The decision was communicated in an internal memo signed by Devakumar Edwin, Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, after a review process that included appeals from stakeholders and the affected staff.
Okay News reports that the refinery said the recall forms part of a conditional pardon, allowing the engineers to return to duty while reinforcing organisational standards.
“This decision was not an easy one. It reflects not only our belief in second chances but also serves as a clear reminder that loyalty, professionalism and adherence to organisational standards are non-negotiable,” the company said.
The memo stated that all affected engineers will be invited for a meeting and subsequently reassigned to resume duties at the refinery, including those who did not accept earlier redeployment offers.
“Effective immediately, all engineers previously redeployed to other business units, will be invited for a meeting and, subsequently, will be provided with an opportunity to render their services at our Petroleum Refinery. This would include those who did not avail the opportunity provided earlier for redeployment,” the statement added.
The company said the move balances fairness with operational discipline, noting that adherence to corporate values remains critical to its operations.
Dangote Refinery also warned that any further misconduct would attract immediate sanctions, maintaining its zero-tolerance approach to actions that could disrupt operations.
“We welcome our colleagues back, with the expectation of renewed dedication, and we look forward to working together to strengthen our operations and deliver excellence in the oil and gas sector,” the company said.
The recall follows an earlier decision in October 2025, when the Dangote Group redeployed some refinery engineers to other units within the organisation as part of measures to stabilise operations.
