The President of the Africa Safety Awards for Excellence (AfriSAFE), Hellen Mwamba, has applauded SeedCo for taking a bold step toward reshaping the future of agriculture in Africa.
Speaking as Guest of Honor at SeedCo’s Zambia’ commemoration of World Health and Safety week as part of their 85th Anniversary Celebration, Mwamba described the company’s new partnership with AfriSAFE as a defining moment for the sector.
“It was truly an honor to stand alongside SeedCo as they reaffirmed their commitment to safety in agriculture,” Mwamba said. “Agriculture is one of the most essential industries, yet it remains one of the least protected. With partners like SeedCo, we are one step closer to building a safer, stronger agricultural sector for all.”
SeedCo, a major producer and supplier of high-yield, certified seed varieties tailored for African conditions, has long been a pillar of food security across the continent. Now, it is deepening its impact by putting the safety and well-being of farm workers at the forefront of its mission.
According to Mwamba, the agricultural sector has for too long operated without proper safety systems, putting millions of lives at risk every day. She stressed that it is time for a mindset shift — one where farming is treated with the same seriousness around safety as industries like mining and construction.
“Every farm worker deserves to go home safely at the end of the day,” Mwamba added. She also saluted SeedCo’s Managing Director Grace T. Bwanali for her leadership and championing safety this cause sends a strong signal that agriculture can and must do better.”
The partnership between SeedCo and AfriSAFE will focus on launching safety awareness campaigns, providing training at the grassroots level, and pushing for stronger policies to embed safety into the heart of farming practices.
Industry leaders and stakeholders have hailed the move as a groundbreaking step that could spark wider change across Africa’s agricultural landscape, making farms not just productive, but truly safe places to work.
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