{
  "id": 2635038,
  "title": "PENGASSAN gets new president, vows to fight casualisation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/pengassan-gets-new-president-vows-to-fight-casualisation",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T19:52:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/pengassan-gets-new-president-vows-to-fight-casualisation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro took the reins as the new President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Saturday, marking the end of Festus Osifo's six-year tenure. At the Quadrennial National Delegates Conference, held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, Olabiyi-Agoro pledged to fight against casualisation and prolonged contract staffing in the oil and gas sector. Before his election, Olabiyi-Agoro had extensive experience working with major companies and holding several leadership roles within the union. During his acceptance speech, he paid tribute to his predecessor, Osifo, acknowledging his contributions to strengthening PENGASSAN's influence in the industry. Olabiyi-Agoro's administration will prioritize job protection and collective bargaining agreements, while also investing in digital skills, leadership development, and women's empowerment.",
  "summary": "Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro is the new PENGASSAN President, succeeding Festus Osifo. He pledges to combat casualisation and protect jobs in Nigeria’s oil and gas i Read More: https://punchng.com/pengassan-gets-new-president-vows-to-fight-casualisation/",
  "key_points": [
    "Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro becomes new PENGASSAN president",
    "Pledges to combat casualization in oil & gas sector",
    "Focuses on job protection, digital skills, and women's empowerment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "PENGASSAN gets new president, vows to fight casualisation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/pengassan-gets-new-president-vows-to-fight-casualisation-2636340",
        "published": "2026-08-22T20:00:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}