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"Synergy, Commitment Are Key to Global Energy Sustainability, Says Bounour

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mr Mohktar Bounour says global transition to cleaner energ and sustainable environment are achievable, as long as there is strong synergy and commitment among stakeholders in the value chain.  He spoke during the maiden edition of  Asharami Square in Lagos. This is an initiative introduced and implemented by the Sahara Group, in order to amplify discourse on energy sustainability through  media advocacy globally. He said: " Having analyzed the percentage of global greenhouse emissions attributed to sectors including electricity/heat production, agriculture/forestry and transportation, we are realised that there is need for synergy  and renewed commitment among stakeholders". According to him, Egbin Power has unwavering commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promotes sustainable energy sources, stressing that the need to depeening engagement and advocacy among stakeholders in
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Axxela Records 8 million Man-Hours With No Lost Time Injury

Axxela records 8 million man-hours with no Lost Time Injury 



By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade 


Axxela Limited, sub-Saharan Africa's leading gas and power  company, has announced another impressive safety milestone. 
Axxela, a strong player in the mid-stream gas marketing and distribution,has its  headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The company has now achieved 8 million man-hours with no lost time injury (LTI), surpassing the previous 7 million man-hours LTI milestone achieved in 2023. 
According to the company 'Chief Executive officer, Mr Bolaji Ogunsanya, the  achievement has affirmed the decision of Axxela to  strictly adhere to best practices and safety standards across its assets management, operations, and people.
He further expressed his satisfaction on the company's achievement. "We are proud of this significant safety milestone, which underscores our deliberate focus on maintaining the highest standards in our environmental, health, safety, and quality management system. 
The achievement, Ogunsanya said, is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the company' entire team, who continuously strive to create a safe and secure working environment for everyone." 
Continue further, he said the firm's achievement of 8 million LTI-free manhours is not just a statistical feat, but a reflection of its  unwavering commitment to operational excellence and the well-being of its direct and indirect workforce. 
 The achievement, he said, reinforces the company's position as a leader in the industry, where its motivates and ensuress that safety 
 remains at the core of its  operations. 
Similarly, the  Head of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ), John Okoro said in his remarks,  "Maintaining a safe working environment is not merely a priority for the company; it is a core part of our corporate culture that has been embedded into all our processes.
 This achievement also echoes the effectiveness of Axxela's safety  protocols, training programmes, and effective oversight of its 
 project management. We are not resting on our laurels but will remain dedicated to our cause to uphold stringent standards of safety performance and ensure that every service provider, partner, employee, and other stakeholders return home safely to their loved ones."he said.
Okoro said that Axxela remains ever-alert to reducing the risks within its operations, adding that the company views the health and safety of its employees, contractors, and the environment as a top priority as governed by its water-tight Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) management system.


 

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