The Lagos State Safety Commission and Welbeck Electricity Limited have strengthened cooperation on workplace safety and mental health, as both organisations marked the 2026 World Day for Safety and Health at Work with a stakeholder engagement in Lagos.
The recent engagement comes amid growing scrutiny from employers and regulators on workplace psychological wellbeing, in addition to longstanding occupational safety priorities like accident prevention and regulatory compliance.
Welbeck Electricity said the visit to the Lagos State Safety Commission was part of its broader commitment to deepen collaboration with government agencies on improving safety standards across workplaces in Lagos State.
The company said the initiative aligns with this year’s global theme, ‘Ensuring a Healthy Psychological Working Environment’, which places emphasis on mental health, stress management, and organisational culture as key components of workplace safety.
Representing the Managing Director, Mr Afolabi Aiyiela, senior officials from Welbeck Electricity, Business Development Manager Mr Bunmi Marquis, and Safety Coordinator Mr Julius Atake reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting regulatory efforts aimed at strengthening safety compliance and awareness.
They said achieving safer workplaces requires stronger public-private sector collaboration, particularly as industries adapt to evolving risks that now include mental and psychological health challenges.
“Workplace safety can no longer be viewed only through the lens of physical hazards. Psychological wellbeing is increasingly central to productivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability,” the company representatives said during the visit.
Welbeck Electricity also used the engagement to preview its upcoming safety summit, which is expected to convene industry stakeholders to discuss occupational safety practices, mental health awareness, and improved compliance frameworks within the energy and allied sectors.
As part of its courtesy visit, the company presented branded items to the Safety Commission as a symbolic gesture of its continued support for safety advocacy and awareness campaigns.
Officials of the commission, including Technical Adviser Mr Seun and Mrs Bunmi Jegede, commended Welbeck Electricity for its proactive engagement and sustained interest in workplace safety development.
They noted that partnerships with private sector players are critical to strengthening enforcement, improving awareness, and embedding a culture of safety across industries in the state.
The commission reaffirmed its readiness to continue working with organisations that demonstrate commitment to regulatory compliance and worker wellbeing, particularly in areas that address emerging workplace risks such as stress-related conditions and mental health challenges.
Both parties reiterated their shared objective of promoting safer working environments across Lagos State, with a renewed focus on integrating psychological well-being into mainstream occupational safety policies.
