Egbin Power Bags Triple ISO Certifications, Reinforces Commitment to Operational Excellence

  By Ayodele Awosika 

Underscoring its unwavering commitment to high operational standards and quality management systems, Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has been certified to three ISO standards.

Chief Operating Officer, Envirowatch, Oyenike Shobowale; Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Egbin Power, Sikiru Gbadamosi; CEO, Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour and Head of QHSE, Egbin Power, Julius Akpong during the presentation of ISO 45001:2018, 14001:2015 and 9001:2015 Certificates to Egbin Power in Ikorodu, Lagos.

The certifications are ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environment Management System), and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System). According to the Genco, the certifications further endorsed the management’s dedication to exceptional operations and processes.  

The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, described the certification as a pivotal achievement for Egbin Power, as it further strengthens its position as a responsible corporate organisation and demonstrates the company’s commitment to creating a safe and healthy work environment, implementing environmentally friendly initiatives, and delivering best-in-class service in the power sector.

“This certification is a testament to our robust compliance with global best practices, as we implement and adhere to the highest standards in our operations, and also establish a comprehensive framework for managing occupational health and safety, environmental impacts, and quality processes,” Bounour said.

Speaking further, he reaffirmed that Egbin Power remains steadfast in its pursuit of excellence and will continue to invest in initiatives that enhance its performance in the power sector, noting that the company is committed to leveraging these certifications to drive continuous improvement and create sustainable value for all stakeholders.

According to the Genco, the ISO 45001:2018 certification validates Egbin Power’s robust occupational health and safety management system, ensuring the well-being of its employees and contractors. The ISO 14001:2015 certification recognizes the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, while the ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores Egbin Power’s dedication to delivering consistent, high-quality services.

The company’s Head of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE), Egbin Power, Julius Akpong, said the company has a deeply entrenched safety culture and effective management system that guide employees and the company’s operations, thereby ensuring excellence at all times.

“At Egbin Power, we have instituted a structured approach to occupational safety management over the years, while upholding workplace safety not just as a priority but as part of our core value, which affirms our Safety culture, Professionalism, Integrity & Discipline as well as  Commitment to Stakeholders, Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability).

“We continuously standardise our processes and procedures as part of the effort towards strengthening operational safety and ensuring due diligence. Our focus has been the safety of people, equipment, environment, and materials, thereby leading to improved governance, enhanced operational excellence, and sustainability,” Akpong explained.

Egbin Power Plc is Nigeria’s largest power generation company, committed to providing reliable and sustainable electricity to the nation. With a focus on operational excellence and environmental responsibility, the company is driving the country’s power sector towards a brighter future.

Agege council chairman bags NAPTIP award in fight against human trafficking

 AgegePulse Magazine

By KAZEEM AKANDE

The Chairman of Agege Local Government of Lagos State, Mr Ganiyu Egunjobi, on Wednesday bagged an award of excellence and exemplary leadership in fight against human trafficking in the area.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that the award was presented to Egunjobi in Lagos by Julie Okah-Donlie, Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NATIP).

Speaking during the ceremony, the NAPTIP boss said that the award was in recognition of Egunjobi’s involvement in fight against human trafficking beyond “mere political rhetoric”.

“NAPTIP has recorded no fewer than 404 convictions, while many cases are still pending in court and investigation of many still ongoing.

“Over 17, 000 passed through the NATIP shelters, given psychosocial support, provided skills, education, medical support, empowerment and reintegrated with their families and society,” she said.

The NAPTIP DG said that five survivors trained by the agency had been absorbed as staff of the council with the support of its partners.

“This therefore explain why the giant step taken by the chairman in empowering numerous Agege people remain commendable.

“As little as this may appear to be in the eyes of some critics, it has saved numerous lives, restores hope to the hopeless.

“It mends broken homes and restores future of many future leaders within and even outside the council area,” she added.

In his remarks, Egunjobi thanked the NAPTIP DG for the award adding that it was the first award he would receive such prize in person.

“This is the first award I will present myself to receive an award and I choose to receive it because it touches and so dear to me.

“If not for God and my parent, I would have also been a victim too. I have seen so many people who have traveled to Libya and other countries ignorantly.

“It is a dangerous journey, many of them were being deceived by the so called agents who tell them “See Morocco See Spain”.

“Majority of them did not embark on the journey willingly but convinced, deceived of getting greener pasture abroad.

“That is why we made empowerment a priority in the local government, we ensure about 25 people are being empowered on monthly basis at the grassroots level to discourage human trafficking within the community,” Egunjobi said.

The council chairman appealed to the monarchs, community and market leaders to advise their people to desist from aiding and abetting  any form of human trafficking.

Egunjobi said he dedicated the award to people who traveled out of ignorant thereby maltreated out there and suffered unjustly. (NAN)

Our Achievement In Education Is Unprecedented In Agege – Egunjobi

...Assures of more development in education  

...Egunjobi implementation of 2018 budget's convincing – Anigbajumo

…He’s a blessing to Agege – Gbenga Abiola

AgegePulse Magazine

The Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi says he will not rest on his oars until every child under his watch receives free, quality and accessible primary education through the provision of necessary infrastructures and conducive learning environment.

The council boss disclosed this while speaking with Agegepulse Magazine at the event marking the distribution of school uniforms, bags and exercise books to 26 public primary schools and 300 jamb forms to indigent students in Agege, held inside the council’s secretariat, Agege.

Egunjobi revealed that his administration has invested handsomely in education to with the aim of providing conducive learning environment and making studies interesting to primary school pupils in Agege.

He said, “education is a major pillar of our campaign and we have giving it needed attention through policies and investment. We have reviewed the lacuna in the sector prior to our assumption into office and remain committed to filling the void steadily as resources permit.”

“Our achievement in the sector is unprecedented. It is in fulfillment of our statutory function, hence we will continue to strive to meet the educational needs of our pupils and students, as well as ease struggling parents and guardians of financial burden.”

While speaking earlier during the event, Egunjobi reeled out several interventions from his government in the education sector. He stated that, “apart from the distribution of school uniforms, bags and exercise books, we have constructed a block of six classrooms with modern toilet facilities at Salvation Army Primary School, Dopemu. Others are:

2.  Rehabilitation of store building block of twelve classrooms in Iloro Primary with Security House at State Primary School, Iloro

3. Renovation of block of six classrooms and reconstructed collapsed fence at Oduduwa Primary School

4. Renovation of facility at State Primary School, Iloro

5. Provision of Desks and Benches for primary school pupils at Dopemu Primary School, State Primary School and Oduduwa Primary School

6. Establishment of additional three units of Vocational Training: Shoe and Bag Making, Graphic Art Design, Furniture and Carpentry.

7. Graduation and support of hundreds of graduands of the vocational training centre between 2017 and 2018.

He appealed to parents and guardians to prioritize their wards’ education, adding that it is imperative to secure the future of a child through education.

According to the leader of Agege Legislative Council, Alhaji Kola Anigbajumo in a brief interview with AgegePulse Magazine, he expressed delight that Egunjobi is delivering on his campaign promises. He stressed that he was pleased with the level of implementation of 2018 budget which enormous priority given to education, infrastructure and security, adding that this administration is committed in delivering dividends of democracy to its people.

On his part, former council boss and the SLG of Agege LGA, Hon. Gbenga Abiola told us that he was not surprised by the performance of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi since his assumption into office. He said; “Egunjobi has demonstrated the quality leadership any community would love to have. Agege should give him all support he needed to take Agege to the Next Level.”

Dr. Yinka Ayandele Bags Two Awards In A Week

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Agege has added another sets of feathers to her cap of recognitions for her exemplary leadership and excellence performances.

The two awards came within the spate of a week in a remarkable fashion. The first, was an award of recognition by the Association of Professional Counselors (APROCON) during its annual conference in Lagos on Tuesday August 22, 2017. Dr. Ayandele was recognised alongside other five TGPSs in Lagos for supporting the Counseling profession in their various schools.

While still savouring on the first award, we gathered that she got an invite from the Lagos State chapter of the Women Advancement For Economic And Leadership Empowerment In Africa (WAELE), to attend the body's inauguration of new executives and empowerment of 100 (One Hundred) widows event.

To her surprise, we learnt, she was called to the stage to receive an Award of Excellence.

Lagos State First Lady, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Dr. Basirat Nahibi, State of Osun Deputy Governor,  Mrs Grace Titilayo Laoye Tomori, Alhaja Titilola Agbalajobi and Mrs Olubunmi Omotunde Windapo were also awarded.

Other awardees were, The General Manager of LTV 8, Mrs Funke Moore, Hon. Jumoke Jumbo Adeyemi, Princess Toyin Ibrahim, Alhaja Okulu Saliu and the only male on the list; The Oba of Yoruba in the Republic of Ireland, HRM Oba Saheed Olamilekan Ibrahim.


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