LAGOS, Nigeria — Asharami Energy Limited, the upstream exploration and production business of Sahara Group, has recorded 6 million Lost Time Injury-free man-hours at its Oil Mining Lease 148 operations, as the company works towards producing 350,000 barrels of oil per day by 2030.
The milestone was achieved through Enageed Resources Limited, Asharami Energy’s subsidiary and operator of the asset, after employees and contractors completed 6 million work hours without an injury resulting in time away from work.
Okay News reports that Lost Time Injury, commonly known as LTI, is an industry measure used to track workplace injuries that prevent an employee from returning to work during their next scheduled shift.
Leste Aihevba, Chief Technical Officer of Asharami Energy, said the safety record would remain central to the company’s plans to increase production and execute new projects.
“Operational excellence begins with protecting our people, stakeholders, and communities. As we advance towards producing 350,000 barrels of oil per day, this culture will remain fundamental to how we safely deliver projects, increase production, and bring energy to life responsibly,” Aihevba said.
“Each LTI-free man-hour represents thousands of safe decisions, disciplined actions, and shared accountability in pursuit of our Goal Zero safety culture. That culture will continue to guide our journey as we unlock new growth opportunities. Zero is Possible.”
The company said the achievement supports Sahara Group’s Beyond XXX vision, which builds on the energy and infrastructure conglomerate’s 30-year history while setting targets for innovation, responsible growth and long-term impact.
Representing the production-sharing contract partners, Vincent Uwadileke, Asset Manager for PSC Asset B at the Nigerian Upstream Investment Management Services, congratulated Enageed Resources and called on the company to target 7 million LTI-free man-hours within the next year.
Ade Odunsi, Executive Director of Sahara Upstream, said the milestone reflected the company’s decision to place workplace safety within its broader growth strategy.
“At Sahara, sustainable growth can only be achieved when safety is embedded in every decision, process, and operation. Reaching 6 million LTI-free man-hours demonstrates the strength of our safety culture and operational discipline,” Odunsi said.
“This didn’t happen by accident; it happened because every single day, people chose to do things the right and safer way. That must remain our standard because everything else is built on safety,” he added.
Asharami Energy credited employees, contractors, regulators, host communities and production partners for supporting safety procedures across the OML 148 operation.
The company marked the achievement with the unveiling of a Six Million Man-Hours LTI-Free Safety Plaque by Sahara executive directors Temitope Shonubi, Adedeji Odunsi and Moroti Adedoyin-Adeyinka.
They were joined by Uwadileke, Jeffery Jaiyeola, Deputy Asset Manager for PSC Asset B Technical, and Aihevba.
Shonubi said upstream companies must balance production growth with commercial discipline, responsible resource management and compliance with health, safety, security and environmental standards.
“The upstream business is unique. As you take out, you have less left, which is why our responsibility is not just to produce, but to do so safely and sustainably. We must move from technical production to being techno-commercial, ensuring every investment creates sustainable value and is executed using HSSE best practices. The better days must always be ahead,” he said.
Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group, said regular communication was necessary to ensure employees and contractors understood their responsibilities within the company’s safety system.
“Safety becomes truly impactful when it is understood, embraced, and practiced by everyone. At Sahara, consistent communication keeps safety top of mind, reinforces accountability, and helps transform safety from a requirement into a shared responsibility,” Obioma said.
Asharami Energy said safety would remain a central part of its operations as Sahara Upstream pursues its production target of 350,000 barrels per day by 2030.
