Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to workplace safety, employee wellbeing, and innovation, as it marked the 22nd observance of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, established by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
SEEPCO, one of Africa’s fastest-growing oil exploration and production companies, commemorated the occasion with a week-long series of activities under the theme “Revolutionising Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalisation at Work.”
The celebrations, which concluded on April 26, 2025, ahead of the global observance on April 28, emphasised the evolving role of technology and digital solutions in enhancing workplace safety.
Throughout the week, employees across SEEPCO’s operational locations actively participated in various activities, including a health walk, a themed lecture on AI in workplace safety, leadership demonstrations, safety engagement sessions, and health talks promoting physical wellbeing and raising awareness about site-specific health challenges.
Aligned with its Health, Safety, Environment, and Fire (HSEF) objectives, SEEPCO’s safety teams had previously through the year 2024 conducted impactful campaigns, covering construction work safety, working at heights, fire drills, confined space entry protocols, alcohol testing for accident prevention, and seasonal campaigns such as protection against lightning strikes.
On the concluding day of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, SEEPCO also emphasised on its way forward with a comprehensive digital transformation of its health and safety systems to drive operational excellence and proactive risk management.
In the coming weeks, the company will roll out additional technology-driven platforms, including a real-time digital incident reporting system, a digital Unsafe Act and Unsafe Condition (UAUC) reporting tool, and a streamlined e-Permit to Work (PTW) system, all designed to enhance transparency, compliance, and responsiveness.
This transformation will be achieved through advanced HSEF (Health, Safety, Environment, and Fire) data analytics, artificial intelligence, and predictive monitoring, strengthening SEEPCO’s ability to anticipate and prevent incidents while empowering employees to play an active role in building a safer, smarter workplace.
These initiatives are not just about automation; they are about empowerment, giving every employee the tools to make better decisions, prevent harm, and continuously improve.
Reinforcing its focus on professional development, SEEPCO provided specialised safety training through internationally accredited agencies.
Notably, a National Training Course on Nucleonic Gauging Equipment, Well Logging, Waste Management, and Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs) was conducted at the National Institute of Radiation Protection and Research (NIRPR), University of Ibadan, certifying employees as Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs).
Further advancing its environmental sustainability agenda, SEEPCO organised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management Awareness Training for around 50 employees, building internal capacity for effective GHG management and compliance with emerging environmental regulations.
As part of its commitment to emergency preparedness, SEEPCO collaborated with the Lagos State Fire Service for a joint emergency drill, strengthening inter-agency coordination and ensuring robust readiness for critical situations.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, SEEPCO’s spokesperson emphasised: “At SEEPCO, safety is not just a priority; it is our value. We are embracing innovation and digitalisation to revolutionise our approach to health and safety. Our commitment is unwavering – to protect lives, enhance wellbeing, and build a resilient workforce for the future.”
Since its establishment in 2003, Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has embedded safety into the core of its operations across Nigeria. The company continues to drive operational excellence while contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth and championing a future where safety, technology, and sustainability are deeply intertwined.
“Remarkably, SEEPCO is among the few producing companies out of more than 70 successful bidders that signed PSCs’ during Nigeria’s 2005 licensing round to achieve first oil within a record time of just two years. SEEPCO’s journey has been marked by numerous challenges, operating in the tough terrains of its allotted Oil Mining Licenses and blocks.
“However, through perseverance and consistent commitment, the company has stood resilient against all odds. SEEPCO today stands proudly as one of the fastest-growing oil exploration and production companies in Africa,” the company remarked.