The Bank of Industry Limited (BOI), Nigeria’s oldest and largest development finance institution, has joined the list of official sponsors for the Africa Safety Awards for Excellence (AfriSAFE) 2025.
This partnership highlights BOI’s strong commitment to advancing sustainable industrialization, promoting workplace safety, and supporting responsible business practices across Africa.
Established in 1959, the Bank of Industry plays a leading role in transforming Nigeria’s economy by providing long-term financing and support for businesses across various sectors. Its mission is to accelerate industrial development through innovative financial solutions that empower entrepreneurs and strengthen local industries.
As part of its core operations, the Bank of Industry (BOI) focuses on:
- Financing Industrial Growth: Providing loans and credit facilities to large, medium, and small-scale enterprises.
- Entrepreneurship Development: Supporting start-ups, women, and youth entrepreneurs through capacity-building initiatives and funding programs.
- Sectoral Intervention: Managing government intervention funds across key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and technology.
- Sustainability and ESG: Promoting environmental, social, and governance standards that ensure responsible and inclusive economic development.
- Advisory and Capacity Building: Offering professional guidance and business advisory services to enhance operational excellence and workplace safety.
- Innovation and Digitalization: Supporting tech-driven enterprises to modernize production, logistics, and value chains across Nigeria.
AfriSAFE 2025
AfriSAFE 2025 is scheduled for November 13-14 in Mombasa, Kenya, featuring the Africa Safety Congress hosted in collaboration with the Workplace Safety Professionals Association of Kenya, and a dazzling AfriSAFE Award Ceremony honouring individuals and organizations leading the charge for workplace safety.
The event is endorsed by bodies including the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Kenya, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Sponsors for this year’s event include:
Zambia Sugar, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Golden Africa Djibouti, SAVENDA group, Seplat Energy, ASKY Airline, Russel Smith Nigeria Limited, SMTS Zambia , Joint Professionals Training and Support International (JPTS)/Global Wealth University, Hybrid Group, isafety group, Bellie&Rooster, Yikodeen Company Limited, Nigeria Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), African Occupational Compliance Institute, The Bristlecone Experience, Safety Consultants & Solution Providers Limited (SCSP), Sttrutt Integrated Services Limited, HSSEC Solutions Limited, Fog, Imperium & Aurelius (FIA), Milary Limited, Paddie (App), Kaileys Consortium, Finsbury Heinz Limited, Qodar Safety Consults, Ampak Nigeria Limited, Prime Atlantic Safety Services, African Gas & oil Company Ltd, Quavatel Limited , Kerry Group, Hormuud Telecom, Safety Consultancy GODEF West Africa and Maersk.
Key partners include the Africa Vision Zero Network and the Alliance for Women in EHS, Kenya.
Media Partners: EHS Unplugged Podcast, Standard group, QHSE Directory, Sierraloaded.
Official Travel Partner: Movejeje.
