AfriSAFE harps on workers safety as 2024 nomination begins

The Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE), one of the leading platform for promoting safety and health initiatives across Africa, has called for greater commitment to workplace safety by governments and businesses across Africa.

In a statement, Femi Da-silva, Chief Executive Officer of AfriSAFE, said that commitment to workplace safety has positive knock-on effects, including reduction of business costs and enhancing employee wellbeing.

According to Da-silva, AfriSAFE 2024 is poised to recognize and celebrate individuals, groups and organizations leading the charge of entrenching workplace safety and environmental sustainability across Africa.

He announced the commencement of nominations for the AfriSAFE 2024 event, while encouraging the public to nominate deserving individuals and organizations.

The AfriSAFE CEO said the month-long nomination process commenced on April 28 in commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

He said AfriSAFE 2024 event would take place in the “picturesque country of Zambia”.

The statement reads: “It promises an unparalleled experience against the backdrop of Zambia’s rich cultural heritage and natural wonders. Zambia, renowned for its breathtaking Victoria Falls, stands as a beacon of natural beauty and adventure, making it an ideal setting for this year’s event.

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“Nominees and organizations participating in AfriSAFE 2024 can anticipate a stimulating environment conducive to networking and collaboration, set amidst Zambia’s tourist-friendly facilities.

The event is endorsed by various organizations including the Ministry of Tourism, Labor and Social Security of Zambia.

“Headlining AfriSAFE 2024 is Zambia Sugar, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of safety and health across the African continent.

“Our technical partners and supporting organizations include; Lifeline Wellness Connect, Lagos State Safety Commission, American Society of Safety Professionals Nigerian Chapter (ASSP), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON).

“Also, Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA), Workplace Safety Professional Association of Kenya, South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh), Global EHS Professionals, HSEQ Professionals without Boarders, Safety Advocates and Empowerment Foundation among others.

“Sponsors include Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Golden Africa Djibouti, Hybrid DGM Group, SMTS Zambia, Flocrunch, and Joint Professionals Training And Support International (JPTS)

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Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.