Savannah Energy Clinches Great Place to Work Award
Savannah Energy PLC, the UK-based independent energy company renowned for delivering impactful projects, has announced that Savannah Energy Nigeria has received the “Best in Promoting People Leadership Practices (Medium Category)” award at the 2025 Great Place to Work Institute’s Best Practices Awards held in Lagos.
In addition to this prestigious accolade, Savannah Energy Nigeria has secured the Great Place to Work® certification for 2025-2026, underscoring its dedication to cultivating an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture.
The annual awards, organized by the Great Place to Work Institute, an international authority on workplace culture for over three decades,honor organizations that excel in building trust, fostering innovation, demonstrating strong leadership, and engaging employees.
The Institute commended Savannah Energy for its excellence in “nurturing individual talents to promote personal growth and development, which in turn enhances organizational success.” The certification process involved a thorough assessment of the company’s workplace environment, employee experience, leadership quality, and organizational values.
Otamere Elegon, Country Manager for Great Place to Work Nigeria and Kenya, remarked: “Savannah Energy’s award for promoting people leadership and its certification as a Great Place to Work reflect the company’s unwavering commitment to creating a culture where employees thrive. When staff feel valued, trusted, and inspired, remarkable results follow.”
Pade Durotoye, Managing Director of Savannah Energy Nigeria, expressed gratitude: “We are honored by this recognition from the Great Place to Work Institute. These achievements highlight our focus on employee well-being, continuous learning, and fostering an inclusive environment across our operations.”
Yetunde Onabule, Head of Human Resources at Savannah Energy Nigeria, added: “We are excited to receive this award and certification, which motivate us to keep elevating our standards. Supporting and developing our employees is a core part of our sustainability strategy and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for quality education and decent work. We remain committed to investing in leadership, inclusion, safety, and career growth to sustain a high-performance culture where everyone can excel.”