Nigeria’s largest power Generation Company (GenCo), Egbin Power Plc, has been certified to three ISO standards.
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 endorse the management’s dedication to exceptional operations and processes.
The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, described the certifications as a pivotal achievement for Egbin Power as it further strengthened its position as a responsible corporate organisation and demonstrated 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.
He said, “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.”
According to the Genco, the ISO 45001:2018 certification validates Egbin Power’s robust occupational health and safety management system, ensuring the wellbeing of its employees and contractors. The ISO 14001:2015 certification recognises 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, Julius Akpong, said the company had a deeply entrenched safety culture and effective management system that guided employees and the company’s operations thereby ensuring excellence at all times.