Seplat Energy Honored as AfriSAFE Energy Company of the Year

Nigeria’s Indigenous Energy Leader Sets Benchmark for Safety Excellence

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, has been named the AfriSAFE Energy Company of the Year at the prestigious Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE) 2024 Congress and Award Banquet. The recognition underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to safety standards and sustainable practices in the energy industry.

Celebrating Excellence in Safety

The award ceremony, held in Livingstone, Zambia, showcased 11,000 nominations across various categories, highlighting the best in health, safety, security, and environmental practices. The event was a grand affair featuring the Africa Safety Congress, tourism showcases, exhibitions, and a glamorous award presentation.

The award was received by Seplat Energy’s senior management team, including:

• Mr. Ayodele Olatunde, Managing Director, Seplat West Ltd.
• Mrs. Ibi-Ada Itotoi, Managing Director, Seplat East Onshore Ltd.
• Mr. Adeshina Sadiq, General Manager, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).

A Legacy of Safety Leadership

AfriSAFE, recognized as Africa’s foremost HSE event, has completed five successful editions, reaching an estimated audience of over 500 million. The event is endorsed by leading global institutions such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s largest chartered body for safety professionals.

Industry Recognition for Seplat Energy

At the award presentation, Femi Da-silva, Chief Coordinator of AfriSAFE, praised Seplat Energy for its dedication to safety practices. “AfriSAFE is committed to celebrating outstanding contributions to health, safety, security, sustainability, and environmental practices. Seplat Energy exemplifies what it means to be a safety-focused organization,” Da-silva remarked.

Responding to the honor, Mr. Ayodele Olatunde stated, “This award is a testament to our relentless investment in promoting safe practices across all our operations since inception.”

Similarly, Mr. Adeshina Sadiq emphasized the company’s safety-first ethos, noting, “Safety is at the core of everything we do at Seplat Energy. We continue to prioritize human capability development to achieve outstanding safety outcomes.”

Mrs. Ibi-Ada Itotoi expressed appreciation for the recognition and reaffirmed Seplat’s commitment to future collaborations with AfriSAFE. “The wide reach of AfriSAFE aligns perfectly with our vision, and we look forward to exploring more partnerships,” she said.

Sustaining a Culture of Safety

Seplat Energy’s dedication to safety is evident in its operations. As of its 2024 nine-month results, the company reported a remarkable achievement of 8.2 million man-hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI) across its operated assets, showcasing its commitment to maintaining a robust safety culture.

Seplat Energy’s recognition at AfriSAFE 2024 underscores its leadership in promoting safety and sustainability in Africa’s energy sector, setting a high standard for others to follow.