By Providence Ayanfeoluwa

As part of commitment to road safety and operational excellence, Unilever Nigeria Plc has concluded a two-day Transporters Safety Week, themed “Pressure Dey, No Panic – Safety First”, rewarding outstanding outstanding drivers and transporters.

The event which held at the company’s facility in Agbara, 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.

Training sessions on defensive driving, cargo security and accident prevention, were featured, and facilitated by the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.

Speaking, Logistics Manager, Unilever Nigeria, Ayokunle Ajijola, 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.”

Major highlights of the event were the presentation of awards to outstanding performances in 2024; the Best Perfoming Driver award (Pan Nigeria) was presented and exceptional safety compliance; punctuality; integrity; and dedication to excellence.

Other notable awardees included African Truckers, who received the reward for Most Safety-Conscious Transporter, among others.

However, drivers underwent free medical screenings and consultations, ensuring they were equipped with the knowledge and tools to stay safe on the road, even as they were engaged with games that reinforces Unilever’s safety protocols in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.