With a sobering global statistic from the International Labour Organization (ILO) revealing that over 3 million people died from work-related accidents and diseases in 2023—a 5% increase since 2015—Mr. Christian Li, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, has sounded a clarion call for a renewed commitment to safety across all levels of industry.
Speaking at the launch of Vivo Energy Ghana’s year-long #SafetyDay campaign, Mr. Li did not mince words about the stakes.“Building a strong safety culture requires more than just compliance,” he said. “It demands commitment, interest, and continuous learning.”
Under his leadership, the company has embraced the campaign theme “Growth Mindset – Competent and Committed” as more than a slogan—it’s a guiding principle. For Mr. Li, the campaign is a reflection of a deeply held belief: that safety must be a lived value, not just a written policy.
His message comes at a critical time. The ILO’s data is not just a global wake-up call—it’s a human tragedy, repeated millions of times over. “Behind every number is a person,” Mr. Li emphasized. “A family devastated, a community impacted. We must never lose sight of that.”
At Vivo Energy Ghana, safety under Mr. Li’s leadership is integrated into every process, every task, every team meeting. It is not treated as an afterthought or checkbox—it is a core pillar of the company’s operations and culture.
The year-long initiative includes practical training, awareness programmes, real-time safety audits, and engagement across all levels of staff—empowering everyone to act as a safety ambassador.“Safety is not just the responsibility of management,” Mr. Li stated. “It’s everyone’s business. But it starts with leadership. And I take that responsibility seriously.”
As the campaign unfolds, Mr. Li and his team are setting a clear example—not only for the energy sector but for all industries in Ghana and beyond. In a world where workplace tragedies continue to rise, Vivo Energy Ghana is choosing a different path—one where safety leads.
