UNILEVER rewards outstanding drivers

• Published date: 08 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

UNILEVER Nigeria Plc., the country's premier FMCG Company, has reiterated its commitment to the safety and wellness of its logistics partners at the 2022 edition of Transporters' Safety Week. The company also called for collaboration through information gathering and sharing to keep drivers safe and healthy in the course of their duty.

This year's edition, which was recently held at UNILEVER's Main Distribution Centre in Agbara and themed 'Buga for Safety, Dey Kampe,' had hundreds of stakeholders within the company's value chain in attendance.

Speaking at the event, the Supply Chain Director (Go-to-Market), Unilever, Tobi Adeniyi, said: 'Buga for Safety, Dey Kampe' was adopted as the theme for the year because 'we are constantly engaging our partners on what the standards are in terms of security, safety, and quality, whilst ensuring that we do not compromise, and we are glad that the feedback has been very positive.'

'We value this partnership as we place a very high value on the safety, well-being, and security of all partners involved in the handling of our products.' 'This event symbolizes the fact that we are committed to safety, and for that, we cherish our enhanced collaboration with our transport partners, especially the drivers who exemplify the safety standards of Unilever within and outside of the company premises.'

The one-week event featured free medical check-ups, health, security, and safety training, and awards and rewards for independent transporters who adhered to Unilever's safety...