The Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association (DTCDA) has rejected participation in the planned nationwide strike declared by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), stressing that drivers cannot be forced into union membership.
In a statement issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Saturday, the association clarified that it has no ties with NUPENG and would not be part of the strike scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8, 2025.
“We are not a union, and we are not joining issues with NUPENG,” the DTCDA National President, Enoch Kanawa, said, noting that the clarification was necessary to prevent the public from being misled.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to national service and constitutional values while cautioning against attempts to compel drivers into joining unions against their will.
“The right to freedom of association is guaranteed in the constitution, and no group or organisation should attempt to coerce drivers into membership,” the statement read.
The DTCDA assured Nigerians that it would continue to discharge its responsibilities in line with the law and urged stakeholders not to politicize its position. Their decision introduces a new dimension to the looming industrial action, as concerns mount over the possible impact of the NUPENG strike on fuel supply and nationwide transportation.
