World Environment Day, celebrated around the globe on June 5th was also observed in Sui Southern Gas Company. SSGC’s Learning and Development Centre (LDC) Hyderabad wing in collaboration with HSE&QA, Admin Services and Corporate Communication Department (CCD) organized a multi-dimensional event to mark this international day, that was organized in the premises of LDC, Hyderabad. The diverse event comprised of a symposium, punctuated with presentations and speeches by subject experts and departmental heads, followed by tree plantations and a ceremonial walk to commemorate this World Environment Day. The symposium was jointly conducted by two Emcees, Ms. Nida and Mr. Feroz who exhibited a professional conduct while compeering the proceedings in a light and jovial manner
The day began with registration and distribution of welcome kits amongst the delegates that contained a specially designed T-shirt and P-cap for the event. After recitation of Holy Quran and National Anthem, Regional Head Hyderabad Mr. Akram Qureshi presented the welcome address. He extended warm welcome to all the delegates, specially to those who travelled all the way from Karachi, Nawabshah, Hala, Badin, Thatta, Mirpurkhas, Tando Allahyar, Dadu and Kotri to attend this event. Soon after his speech, a pre-recorded video message of SSGC’s Acting Managing Director Mr. Amin Rajput was displayed on the screen in which he congratulated LDC-HYD for taking this initiative and emphasized on the protection of the environment. A video highlighting past events jointly organized LDC and by CCD was also screened that showcased the synergy and efforts of both these departments.
A number of subject experts and departmental heads made their presentations for the audience that included Mr. Sikandar Ali Patoli (DCE HSEQA), Mr. Shahbaz Aziz Memon (SE GM&CF), Ms. Nida Bhurgri (AE Services), Mr. Saleh Rind (DCE-HQ-3 Transmission), Mr. Nek Muhammad Shaikh (A/DGM SBU) and Mr. Aijaz Ahmed (ADGM IR-HR). Mr. Salman Siddiqui (DGM CCD and SSGC’s Spokesman) recapped the role played by Corporate Communication Department over the decades in contributing positively towards the betterment of environment, under its CSR head. He also recited his poems both in English and Urdu based on an honest confession to mother earth for damaging its beauty.
Mr. Shahbaz Islam (Group General Manager HSEQA – GM&CF) made a very comprehensive, informative and interactive presentation that constantly engaged the audience throughout its duration. The keynote address was made by Mr. Madni Siddiqui Senior General Manager (SBU-US&B) in which he highlighted the mistakes people do every day without realizing that their acts are damaging the environment. He also mentioned SSGC’s number of initiatives taken in past to preserve the environment and stressed the need to think out of box for taking more such initiatives. Mr. Madni also appreciated role of all departments that joined hands in organizing this successful event and very specially applauded the contribution of In-charge LDC Hyderabad, Mr. Danish Malik and his agile team that left no stone unturned in ensuring the success of the event.
Specially designed unique handmade mementos and certificates signed by AMD, were later distributed amongst the speakers, other executives and employees. In different phases during the symposium, as a token of respect, the traditional gift of Ajrak was also presented to all distinguished speakers and guests including CBA’s General Secretary. The symposium concluded with vote of thanks presented by Mr. Manzoor Memon, Regional Head Mirpurkhas, acknowledging the role of all those who contributed in successfully organizing this event.
In the second phase of the event, a tree plantation ceremony was organized in which saplings were planted by Mr. Madni Siddiqui, Mr. Shahbaz Islam, Mr. Salman Siddiqui, and Mr. Arshad Qazi. The audience also visited the specially developed nursery for the event nearby LDC’s welding yard. The World Environment Day activities concluded with a ceremonial walk by all in attendance that kicked off from LDC’s office and participants walked to the main building of Hyderabad’s Regional Office, symbolizing a collective commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Overall, this event can be termed as an exemplary effort, a testament to SSGC’s ongoing commitment to employee engagement, environmental awareness and organizational excellence. The delegates expressed their appreciation for the thoughtful planning and impactful execution of each segment and highly lauded the collaborative efforts of LDC, HSE&QA, Admin Services and CCD along with all other supporting departments in making this an event to remember for long time.
