With maintenance activities underway at the Port Harcourt Refining Company, employees have been instructed not to speak to journalists visiting the facility.
A memo from management warned staff against engaging with the media or any visitors, cautioning that any breach could lead to disciplinary action.
A memo obtained by our correspondent from sources in Port Harcourt instructed employees to remain focused on their tasks during the maintenance period, particularly during visits by officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and members of the press.
Leo Njoku, Human Capital Management Lead for Operations & Maintenance on the PHRC Project, emphasized in an internal memo that the HCM team will be closely overseeing employee behavior during this period to guarantee adherence to policies.
It was stressed that sharing any information about the government refinery is strictly prohibited, as it contravenes labor regulations.
Attention all colleagues, As PHRC plans to shut down the Area 5 plant for routine turnaround maintenance to enhance efficiency and performance, all Operations & Maintenance staff are advised to take note of the following.
Heightened activity is expected throughout the PHRC premises. Senior management from NNPCL, government officials, and representatives from print and broadcast media will be on-site to receive updates on the maintenance progress.
All staff are hereby reminded of the following: Refrain from engaging with external parties or sharing information with the press. As government employees, it is a violation of the Labour Law to grant interviews to members of the media.
This offense carries strict penalties. The Human Capital Management team will be closely monitoring staff conduct during this period. Any breaches will result in severe disciplinary action. Please adhere to these guidelines, focus on your assigned duties, and avoid unauthorized interactions, the memo cautioned.
On Saturday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) formally announced the closure of the Port Harcourt Refining Company. In an official statement, the NNPC confirmed a report from our correspondent that the facility will be shut down for one month to undergo maintenance work.
