Finsbury Heinz awarded AfriSAFE safety honour after 12,000-entry review

Nigeria’s Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability professionals (QHSES) from across Africa gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, as Finsbury Heinz Limited received continental recognition for its work in workplace safety and sustainability.

The company won the AfriSAFE Auditing and Certification Company of the Year 2025 award at the Africa Safety Award for Excellence, an event focused on safety, health, and sustainability practices across the continent.

The ceremony brought together regulators, safety professionals, policy makers, and private sector leaders from several African countries, highlighting growing attention on workplace safety and governance.

According to AfriSAFE Chief Executive Officer, Femi Da Silva, the selection process was extensive. He said nearly 12,000 entries from 34 African countries were assessed by reviewers from Africa, Europe, and the United States.

“Being shortlisted alone is already an achievement,” Da Silva said. “Every finalist reflects strong commitment, measurable impact, and leadership in advancing workplace health and safety across Africa.”

The award was presented by  Elizabeth Lungu-Nkumbula, President of the Africa Vision Zero Network, an organisation that promotes zero harm in workplaces worldwide. She said the recognition reflects the standards Finsbury Heinz Limited continues to uphold in safety and sustainability practices.

“This award speaks to consistency, discipline, and influence,” Lungu-Nkumbula said. “Finsbury Heinz has demonstrated what is possible when safety and sustainability are treated as core business values.”

She also recognised Jamiu Badmos, Managing Consultant of Finsbury Heinz Limited, describing his role in advancing occupational safety systems across industries in Africa.

In his remarks, Badmos thanked God for what he described as the opportunity to “serve humanity through safety.” He restated his commitment to safetainability, a concept he introduced to combine safety and sustainability into one operational focus.

He also called on the Nigerian government to sign the Occupational Safety and Health Bill into law, saying stronger legal support is needed to improve workplace safety culture.

“Africa cannot afford preventable workplace injuries,” he said. “Policy, enforcement, and leadership must work together to protect lives.”

Industry stakeholders say the award reflects rising expectations for safety standards across African workplaces.

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