The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has commended construction giant Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for consistently maintaining one of the lowest lost time injury (LTI) frequencies in the construction industry.
Presenting the company with the 2025 Corporate Leadership Award in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), the Chairman of the Abuja Chapter of ISPON, Mrs Ifeoma Okpara, praised Julius Berger for setting a benchmark of excellence and inspiring others in the sector.
She acknowledged the company’s exceptional commitment to HSE excellence, leadership in sustainable practices, employee well-being, and environmental stewardship. Okpara added that as the statutory professional body responsible for regulating and promoting safety practices in Nigeria, ISPON has remained committed to raising safety standards and professionalism nationwide.
Receiving the award, Julius Berger’s Director of Administration, Dr Abdulaziz Kaita, noted that the firm has consistently maintained one of the lowest LTI frequencies in the industry. This achievement, he said, reflects the company’s strong commitment to the well-being of its workforce across all areas of operation .
Kaita expressed gratitude to ISPON for the HSE Leadership Award and emphasised Julius Berger’s ongoing dedication to the health, safety, and professional development of its employees within the organisation. He highlighted that membership of ISPON is a legal requirement for employment as a safety practitioner, and the company regularly sponsors staff to attend ISPON conferences.
Kaita further stated that the health and safety of employees remain top priorities for the company. He noted that Julius Berger’s LTI frequency has remained one of the lowest in the industry for years.
“Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has implemented the principles of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 in managing workers’ occupational health and safety as well as environmental protection,” he said.
He also revealed that the company is currently undergoing ISO 45001 and 14001 certification processes and will continue to collaborate with ISPON and relevant government agencies to promote occupational health and safety.
The 2025 summit, themed “Safe Cities, Sustainable Tomorrow: Pathways to Responsible Development in the FCT”, highlighted the need for innovative and collaborative safety strategies to address the challenges of rapid urbanisation and economic growth in the Federal Capital Territory.
The summit aimed to foster meaningful dialogue and develop solutions to key issues, such as workplace safety, environmental protection, public health, risk management, and sustainability.
Held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, the Safety Summit brought together industry leaders, regulators, safety professionals, corporate bodies, academia, and other stakeholders to celebrate organisations advancing HSE and sustainability in Nigeria.
In addition to the Abuja Chapter Chairman, other senior ISPON members attended the event, including the Vice Chairman, Mr John Afamgbe, Fellow of ISPON Osazee Iyenoma, and Board Member Julius Okoh.
