Massive sack looms in Chervon, 25% Nigerians to lose jobs
Indication has emerged that Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has said it will downsize its workforce in Nigeria by 25 per cent across various levels in the oil firm.
The oil firm said the development followed the evolving negative operational environment in the energy sector.
Gentechnews gathered that this development has drawn irk of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) leading to the workers of the oil firm under the auspices of the PENGASSAN on Friday in Lagos protesting the looming sack of 600 employees.
CNL’s general manager Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn, in a response statement, made available to Gentechnews confirmed that the 25 per cent job cut was to reposition the oil firm for greater efficiency and competitiveness.
The statement however, did not elucidate on the exact number of workers to be affected by the job cut, but maintained that 25 per cent of its workers will be sacked.
“CNL and its affiliates, confirms that it is reviewing its manpower requirements in the light of the changing business environment, while continuing to evaluate opportunities to improve capital efficiency and reduce operating costs.
“In this process, the company will be streamlining its workforce and improving service delivery and overall performance at all levels.
“This will increase efficiency and effectiveness, retain value, reduce cost, and generate more revenue for the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“It is important to note that all our employees will retain their employment until the reorganization process is completed,” Brikinn, said.
“CNL supports the Federal Government in its objectives and efforts to build a prosperous Nigeria. In the area of employment generation, the company has several social investments which are helping to provide employment for thousands of Nigerians,” the statement added.
The CNL’s GM, Policy, Government and Public Affairs dismissed speculations that the exercise was to outsource jobs done by Nigerians to foreigners, stressing that there are no plans to migrate Nigerian jobs outside the country.
