To reinforce its commitment to road safety and operational excellence, Unilever Nigeria Plc has concluded its two-day Transporters Safety Week, themed: “Pressure Dey, No Panic – Safety First” held at the Unilever Nigeria Plc 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.
The programme featured training sessions on defensive driving, cargo security and accident prevention, 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, Ayokunle Ajijola, Logistics Manager, Unilever Nigeria Plc, emphasized the company’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 awards to outstanding performances in 2024. The Best Perfoming 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.