To reinforce its commitment to road safety and operational excellence, Unilever Nigeria Plc., recently ended its two-day Transporters’ Safety Week, with the theme: “Pressure Dey, No Panic – Safety First.”
Held at its facility in Agbara, the event brought together key stakeholders from the logistics and supply chain sector to celebrate exceptional performances and foster a strong safety culture among drivers and transporters.
It also featured training sessions on defensive driving, cargo security and accident prevention. It was facilitated by the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Drivers also underwent free medical screenings and consultations , ensuring they were equipped with the knowledge and tools to stay safe on the road. Also, the drivers were also engaged with games that reinforces Unilever’s safety protocols in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.
Speaking at the event, the Logistics Manager, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Ayokunle Ajijola, emphasised the firm’s zero-tolerance approach to road fatalities.
He said, “This year, we are proud to announce that there were no road fatalities across our transporter network. This milestone underscores the impact of our collaborative efforts with transporters in fostering a culture of safety and accountability.”
One of the major highlights of the event was the presentation of awardsto outstanding performances in 2024. The Best Performing Driver Award (Pan Nigeria) was presented to Suleimon Mohammed, a driver from Oristetimeyin Logistics Limited, by the Bukola Olaiya, the Customer Operations Excellence Manager WA, Sulaiman was celebrated as the Best Performing Driver (Pan Nigeria) for his exceptional safety compliance, punctuality integrity, and dedication to excellence.
Other notable awardees included African Truckers, who received the accolade for Most Safety-Conscious Transporter, and Lorry Logistics, recognized as the Most Improved Transporter for their remarkable progress in response time, truck availability, and operational efficiency. Mikuludion Logistics was also awarded as the Best Performing Transporter for East DC for consistently overcoming the unique challenges of the region.
Unilever Nigeria Plc’s Transporters Safety Week continues to be a cornerstone of its efforts to strengthen partnerships, promote road safety, and enhance operational efficiency in the logistics industry. The company remains dedicated to recognising and rewarding its partners while driving innovation and excellence across its operations.
