Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL), the operator of Kainji, Jebba, and Zungeru hydropower plants, has been recognized for its outstanding safety practices.
The company received the Afrisafe Merit Award at the 2024 Africa Safety Congress, held in Livingston, Zambia, between November 7 and 8.
The MESL’s Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Adebola in a statement he issued in Abuja, stated that the company’s Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Lamu Audu was also named the 2024 Afrisafe CEO of the Year for Energy Services.
The statement quoted the MESL’s Head of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment, Dr. Prisca Ngozi Iwunze, to have said that the company was honoured alongside organizations like Kenyan Airways and Total Energies Marketing, Zambia.
“Our tireless efforts to maintain the highest safety standards have paid off, making us industry leaders. Congratulations to my colleagues for their outstanding safety culture and to Afrisafe for recognizing excellence,” she said.
Iwunze noted that the award will significantly impact the electricity industry, demonstrating Mainstream’s exceptional safety record, with over 7.5 million manhours without Lost Time Injury (LTI).
“This achievement will challenge other operators to prioritize safety, reducing accidents, saving lives, assets, and equipment, and ultimately providing more energy to the national grid while minimizing outages and environmental harm’’.
Reacting the MESL’s MD/CEO, Engr Audu attributed the awards to collective responsibility and commitment, stating, “These recognitions wouldn’t have been possible without our Board of Directors, Executive management, staff, and stakeholders.”
He said some of MESL’s safety initiatives include the Monthly ‘Walk the Talk’, a well-articulated Quarterly Health Talk, Spot the Hazard, 5S Methodology, and the popular Annual Safety Week celebrations.
“The company’s efforts are reinforced by its certifications to internationally recognized standards which are: – ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)’’, he said.