The National Auditor 2 of PENGASSAN, Ese Okusi who represented the union executives during the protest said the demonstration was organized in response to a range of grievances, including the alleged casualization of staff, poor welfare conditions, non-payment of three months' salary, and the lack of crucial working documents related to the conditions of service.

Okusi called on Belema Oil's management to engage in a constructive dialogue with the workers.

He emphasized the importance of addressing the concerns raised by employees and urged the company to prioritize the well-being and rights of its workforce.

Earlier, Chairman of PENGASSAN, Belema Oil chapter, Dan Opusunji decried that some workers have been in the field for over two months without crew change.