Afolabi, Attah, top African leaders named for AFRISAFE award

THE Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi, has been nominated, alongside some top African leaders by Health, Environment and Safety ( HSE) professionals for the Africa Safety Award for Excellence ( AFRISAFE) 2021 Legend Award.

This was disclosed by AFRISAFE Advisory Board member, Wale Bakare, who said Afolabi’s nomination was consequent upon his leadership roles in promoting safety and health.

Other distinguished individuals that have been shortlisted from Nigeria in other categories are former CEO, NLNG, Tony Attah; CEO, TGI Group, Rahul Savara; CEO, Eko Electricity Distribution Plc, Adeoye Fadeyibi; CEO, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Busola Alofe; Chief Human Resource Officer of IBEDC, Ehi Obaseki; Director, Mondel Cadbury International, Ete Pinnicks, among others.

In a statement, Femi DaSilva, the Chief Co- ordinator of AFRISAFE, said the nominated individuals displayed high standard of leadership and professionalism in their contribution towards the growth and development of health, safety and environment in Africa.