Title: THE PLIGHT OF SECURITY JOBS IN BONNY NLNG: A CALL FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN WORKING CONDITIONS Date Published: 19 August 2025 Description: A tragic incident occurred earlier today, resulting in the untimely death of a yet-to-be-identified security personnel at NLNG, highlighting the deplorable working conditions of security staff in the multinational company. The deceased, who seems to be in his fifties or sixties, likely died from exhaustion, sleep deprivation, harsh working conditions, and possible underlying medical conditions.\r\n\r\nInvestigations have revealed that security personnel typically begin their day as early as 3:30 a.m. or 4:00 a.m., depart for their duties by 5:00 a.m., initiate their shifts at 6:00 a.m., and complete their assignments at 6:00 p.m. They generally arrive home between 7:00–8:00 p.m. Notably, these personnel do not receive public holidays off. Instead, they work for an entire month and several weeks before being granted a six-day rest period. Furthermore, their posting schedules undergo changes every Friday, resulting in personnel assigned to night duty being expected to resume morning shifts following closure, with minimal rest. This arrangement is tantamount to punishment rather than rest.\r\n\r\nSecurity personnel stationed at the IA plant encounter additional difficulties. Their patrol areas lack basic infrastructure, including lighting and fans, forcing them to endure nights plagued by mosquitoes. While they are provided with mosquito repellent cream, this offers limited relief from their discomfort, as they must stand for extended periods in extreme heat.\r\n\r\nGiven the considerable physical and mental demands associated with their position, a monthly compensation of N193,000 is demonstrably inadequate. Additionally, the contract extension has been extended until December 31st this year, contrary to initial expectations of its completion last year.\r\n\r\nThe chronic sleep deprivation and health issues resulting from these working conditions are alarming and necessitate attention. Implementing a three-shift system or increasing the monthly salary to at least N400,000 would be necessary to reflect the extraordinary stress involved. Additionally, the high cost of living in Bonny Kingdom, characterized by excessive expenses for accommodation, transportation, and food, exacerbates the challenges. As a result, individuals undertake these jobs out of necessity, rather than choice, driven by the imperative to survive.\r\n\r\nDespite NLNG\'s vocal advocacy for safety, it seems to disregard the austere realities faced by its security staff. The security roles in NLNG are incredibly demanding, requiring continuous alertness, endurance, and sacrifice to guarantee the facility\'s safety.\r\n\r\nThe current situation demands urgent attention from authorities, traditional rulers, political and opinion leaders, and NLNG management to implement reforms that establish a flexible, world-class working schedule, alleviating security personnel\'s immense burdens and promoting overall well-being. Attached Images: None Attached Video: None