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Unilever rewards drivers, mulls zero fatality for transporters

As part of its unwavering commitment towards sustainable living and safety practices amongst transporters, Unilever Nigeria Plc rewarded a few of its drivers for outstanding performance thus far.

At a weeklong event to herald the 2023 Transporters' Safety Week in Agbara, Ogun State, the management spared no expense to celebrate as well as recognise the drivers who have continuously set stores by the ideals and ideas of the company's dedication to the safety, security, and wellbeing of its transporters and fleet managers.

Speaking at the event, The Planning & Go-To-Market Director, Unilever Nigeria, Tobi Adeniyi, articulated the significance of this year's theme, ‘Sáfèty lókàn, shëy jéjé,' by describing it as what embodies its  collective effort in setting and maintaining the golden standard for safety.

According to him, through the support of government road transport agencies, the transporters are reminded of best safety practices that include defensive driving training, health talks/medical checkup and cargo security training.

The grand finale of the celebrations focuses on the recognition of exemplary drivers and transport companies that have upheld safety standards to the highest order, he added.

"We are pleased with the positive response we get from our team of transporters for upholding safety standards. As a business, Unilever puts the safety of its people first," Adeniyi said, adding that as Unilever celebrates its 100 years in Nigeria this year, “safety has been a key part of our operations that we have upheld over the years. Through the years our impact cuts across several sectors, enabling us to contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Unilever's Africa Safety, Health, and Environment (HSE) Manager, Mahlatse Lekalakala, noted the profound impact of the annual safety week on the company's zero-fatality initiative.

"Over the past four years, this initiative has significantly contributed to our drive for zero fatalities. We have seen encouraging results and I commend our transportation partners for embracing and upholding safety standards within and beyond our facilities," he said. Among the transporters recognised this year is Alexander Ogunrinde from Oritsetimeyin Logistics Ltd. (OLL) who secured the overall best performance drivers award.

Expressing his gratitude, Ogunrinde said: "We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Unilever for consistently upholding their commitments to their logistics partners."