Unilever Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting road safety, operational excellence and the well-being of its logistics partners across the country.
The organisation recently held its fifth annual Transporters’ Safety Week, themed ‘No Rush! Na Safety Sure Pass had transporters and drivers in attendance to celebrate exceptional achievements and promote a culture of safety across the supply chain.
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The safety week included hands-on training sessions covering defensive driving, cargo security, and accident prevention, facilitated by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security. Drivers also received free medical screenings, ensuring they remain fit and equipped for safe operations.
Tobi Adeniyi, managing director, highlighted the collective responsibility of everyone involved in maintaining a transport network without fatalities. He congratulated those recognised and stressed Unilever’s zero-tolerance policy for road accidents.
Ayokunle Ajijola, logistics manager, added, “Safety and quality are priorities at Unilever. This year was accident-free, highlighting the positive impact of our programme on drivers. Now in its fifth year, the initiative reaffirms our commitment to these standards and our transporter partnerships.”
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A standout moment was the awards ceremony, where Jimoh Kazeem of Oritsetimeyin Logistics Limited received Best Performing Driver (Pan Nigeria), African Truckers Ltd was named Most Security and Safety-Compliant Transporter, and Kabiru Sani of LORI Systems Technology was honoured for Integrity.
Unilever Nigeria Plc’s Transporters’ Safety Week serves as a key initiative to advance road safety, improve operational efficiency, and reward excellence across the company’s logistics partners, enhancing Nigeria’s logistics industry.
