ZEN Petroleum Limited has been officially recognised with the Corporate Excellence Award at the maiden edition of the National Safety Awards (NSA) 2025, held on 11 July 2025 at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Headquarters in Accra.
ZEN’s selection was based on rigorous criteria set by the GNFS Safety Directorate, including safety performance, innovation in safety practices, leadership in promoting a safety-first culture, and measurable impact on workplace and community safety standards. This prestigious recognition affirms ZEN’s unwavering commitment to safety excellence and its contribution to advancing a national safety culture in Ghana.
Leading the ZEN delegation was Chief Operating Officer Nana Akua Ayivor, who accepted the award in the presence of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka. The Minister delivered the keynote address, underscoring the importance of embedding safety consciousness in all facets of Ghanaian life.
Organised by TD-TIMAWT in collaboration with GNFS, the National Safety Awards represent a nationwide movement to champion safety as a shared responsibility. Since its launch in June 2024, NSA has worked to reshape how Ghanaians perceive and practice safety, from homes and schools to factories, roads, and corporate spaces.
This year’s ceremony brought together over 300 safety-focused leaders, professionals, organisations, and community stakeholders from across the country. Highlights of the event included:
- The official launch of Ghana’s National Safety Culture Blueprint
- An opening address by the Chief Fire Officer
- Recognition of safety champions in more than 30 award categories
- Networking and knowledge-sharing across sectors
ZEN’s Safety Milestones
The Corporate Excellence Award adds to ZEN Petroleum’s growing list of recognitions and achievements, including:
- Zero Fatalities: ZEN has maintained a Fatality Frequency Rate (FaFR) of 0.00 for over 15 years, operating without a single fatality, reflecting its strong culture of risk mitigation and prevention.
- Life Saving Rules (LSR): In January 2025, ZEN rolled out 12 Life Saving Rules to reinforce a culture of accountability and empower employees to make safe choices across all levels.
- Global Recognition: For three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024), ZEN has been named among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times and Statista – the only Ghanaian company to achieve this.
- Gender Inclusion in Logistics: In 2019, ZEN established Ladybird Logistics, the world’s first all-female driver logistics company, championing gender equity and job creation for women in Ghana’s logistics and transport sector.
About ZEN Petroleum
Founded in 2009, ZEN Petroleum Limited is the flagship company of the ZEN Group – an integrated, wholly Ghanaian-owned enterprise and a leader in the country’s downstream oil and gas sector. ZEN is the fuel and lubricant supplier of choice to Ghana’s mining sector and operates a growing retail network of over 60 stations nationwide.
Through its subsidiaries – including Astra Oil Services (BDC), ZEN Terminals (33,000MT depot), ZEN Transport, and Ladybird Logistics – the ZEN Group offers end-to-end fuel importation, distribution, logistics, and bunkering services.
Across all its operations, ZEN remains driven by excellence, safety, and community impact, setting industry benchmarks while empowering Ghanaians through reliable access to energy and sustainable livelihoods.
Moving Forward
This recognition at the National Safety Awards further cements ZEN’s position not only as a leader in the fuel industry but also as a standard-bearer for safety excellence in Ghana.
We are proud of our journey and remain committed to upholding the highest safety standards as we continue to fuel Ghana’s growth safely, responsibly, and sustainably.
