New leadership unveiled by the ASSP Nigeria Chapter, driving safety excellence with a defined plan.
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Nigeria Chapter has welcomed a new leadership team, ushering in a fresh wave of ambition and commitment to safety excellence. The team, unveiled on July 2, 2025, is led by Engr Charles Osuji, MNSE as President, Victor Egbe as President Elect, and Abubakar (surname undisclosed) as a team member.
The new leadership's primary focus is to advance safety excellence within Nigeria, setting a proactive direction for enhancing workplace safety standards and professional development within the chapter. This goal implies initiatives aimed at improving occupational health and safety practices, increasing professional membership and engagement, and aligning the chapter's activities with global ASSP standards and innovations.
The new leadership team's ambitions are rooted in the legacy of pioneers like Felix Nakpodia, a founding member who has driven safety improvements nationwide. The new team aims to build on this foundation, propelling safety protocols to new heights and promoting a safer working environment across industries in Nigeria.
Engr Charles Osuji, the President, is committed to driving safety beyond compliance, inspiring commitment and sustainability across Nigeria's industrial space. Victor Egbe, the President Elect, will support this leadership in safety advancement, while Abubakar Umar, the Secretary, and Mrs. Diseye Oba, the Treasurer, will ensure the smooth running of the chapter's operations. Mrs. Angela Ukponmwan, an Advisor, will provide strategic guidance to the team.
The Savenda Group, a Pan-African entity, has shown its commitment to workplace safety by sponsoring AfriSAFE. This sponsorship underscores the Savenda Group's alignment with the new leadership team's mission to make ASSP more visible and result-oriented.
The new leadership team invites all members to join them in driving safety excellence. Their tenure is expected to be marked by excellence, a steadfast commitment to safety, and growth for the ASSP Nigeria Chapter.
The new leadership team at the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Nigeria Chapter, with Engr Charles Osuji as President, aims to utilize their tenure to drive improvements in safety practices across multiple industries, with a specific focus on setting proactive directions for enhancing workplace safety standards and professional development within the chapter. This alignment with global ASSP standards and innovations is not only supported by the Savenda Group, a Pan-African entity that has demonstrated commitment to safety through sponsoring AfriSAFE, but also aims to build on the foundation set by pioneers like Felix Nakpodia, propelling safety protocols to new heights and promoting a safer working environment.
