To reinforce its commitment to road safety and operational excellence, Unilever Nigeria Plchas concluded a two-day transporters safety week, with the theme: “Pressure Dey, No Panic – Safety First”.

The company took the opportunity to reward some of its outstanding drivers.

Held at Unilever Nigeria facility in Agbara, the event brought together stakeholders from the logistics and supply chain sector to celebrate exceptional performance 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 Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security and 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.

Besides, the drivers were also engaged with games that reinforced Unilever’s safety protocols in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.

Logistics Manager, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Ayokunle Ajijola, emphasised 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 highlights of the event was the presentation of awards in outstanding performances in 2024. The Best Performing Driver award (Pan Nigeria) was presented to Sulaimon Mohammed, a driver from Oristetimeyin Logistics Limited, by the Customer Operations Excellence Manager WA, Bukola Olaiya. Sulaiman was celebrated as the Best Performing Driver (Pan Nigeria) for his exceptional safety compliance, punctuality, integrity and dedication to excellence.