Breaking: PENGASSAN Calls on Nigerian Government to Expose and Prosecute Terrorism Sponsors
Table of Contents
- 1. Breaking: PENGASSAN Calls on Nigerian Government to Expose and Prosecute Terrorism Sponsors
- 2. PENGASSAN Demands Immediate Action
- 3. Legislative Push to Classify Kidnapping as Terrorism
- 4. Economic Hardship and Labor Dispute
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- 6. PENGASSAN Calls on Government to Identify Terrorism Backers
- 7. Key Demands Highlighted by Pengassan
- 8. Legal Framework for Identifying Terrorism Backers
- 9. Current Statutes
- 10. gaps Identified by Pengassan
- 11. Recommended Legislative Updates
- 12. Roles of Intelligence agencies in Tracking Terrorism Financing
- 13. Core Responsibilities
- 14. Best‑Practise Checklist for Agencies
- 15. Impact on National security and Public Safety
- 16. case Studies: Government Actions on Terrorism Funding
- 17. 1. Saudi Arabia – “Al‑Khalifa Initiative” (2023)
- 18. 2. Kenya – “Operation Shield” (2024)
- 19. Lessons for Pengassan’s Call
- 20. Practical Tips for Policy Makers
- 21. Potential Benefits of Transparent Identification
- 22. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Abuja – The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) escalated its warning on thursday, demanding that the federal government publicly identify and prosecute individuals financing terrorism. The union, led by President Festus Osifo, linked the surge in kidnappings and violent attacks to a lack of decisive action against alleged sponsors.
PENGASSAN Demands Immediate Action
Speaking after the National Executive Council meeting, Osifo highlighted a wave of attacks that have left more Nigerians vulnerable to crime. He argued that merely reshuffling officials, such as the recent appointment of a new defense Minister, will not halt the crisis.
“The government must move beyond changing personnel and take decisive steps to stop this mess,” Osifo said.
Legislative Push to Classify Kidnapping as Terrorism
One day earlier, both chambers of the National Assembly urged the public naming of terror financiers. A Senate‑led bill, sponsored by Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to label kidnapping, hostage‑taking and related offences as terrorism, expanding security agencies’ powers to dismantle criminal networks.
Economic Hardship and Labor Dispute
Osifo warned that rising food prices continue to strain households despite reports of lower inflation. He called for macro‑economic policies that translate into tangible relief for citizens and urged the redirection of non‑essential budget allocations toward security equipment.
The union also updated on its unresolved dispute with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, urging oil‑and‑gas firms to adjust wages in line with the naira’s devaluation and growing global demand for Nigerian professionals.