A safety seminar was organized by HESCO Mirpurkhas Circle’s Superintendent Engineer (SE) Ameer Ahmed Memon on Monday at a local hall, highlighting the dual themes of paying tribute to martyred line staff and advancing safety protocols in the workplace. The event was attended by the entire division, sub-division, and GSO line staff, and was presided over by HESCO CEO Faizullah Dahri, who emphasized the organization’s commitment to safety, stating, ‘Safety first, work later is our core principle.’
A special moment of the seminar came when the widows of seven line staff members, who were martyred in the line of duty, were given financial assistance of five lakh rupees each. Five of them belonged to the Digri division and two to the Umerkot division. CEO Dahri assured that HESCO’s support would always be with them.
In his address, CEO Dahri announced significant infrastructural developments, including the operational status of the Syed Masoom Shah feeder for the new Civil Hospital Mirpurkhas and the Ustad Bukhari feeder for the old Civil Hospital. Two new feeders were also introduced in Kunri to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to the local population.
The seminar recognized outstanding performance within the organization, particularly for the Satellite Town sub-division, which succeeded in achieving a 15% recovery increase. SDO Riaz Ahmed Memon was praised for his outstanding services, and other officers and line staff were awarded shields, certificates, and commendations.
President of the All Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Workers Union, Abdul Latif Nizamani, and several labor leaders and social figures attended. They praised HESCO’s efforts to promote safety and discipline.
CEO Dahri highlighted the importance of regular safety meetings at all levels to enhance training and awareness. He emphasized that HESCO’s trained personnel are the organization’s real asset, and improving their safety measures can significantly reduce occupational accidents.
The seminar concluded with high praise for the efforts of CEO Faizullah Dahri and SE Mirpurkhas Ameer Ahmed Memon. Participants acknowledged that such initiatives not only boost employee morale but also strengthen professional discipline within the organization and prioritize human safety.