(PRESS STATEMENT)
Julius Berger-AFP, the furniture production, home design and implementation wing of the leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has hosted its customers to an exclusive reception at its showroom in Abuja. The event brought the Julius Berger-AFP Management and its highly valued clients together to toast in celebration of its resilience, and progressive quality and growth culture. The event which held at the high-end Gana Street Maitama showroom of AFP, was also an opportunity for the AFP and its clients to mutually explore the AFP’s ever widening, globally competitive and classy range of furniture and furnishing options defined by pioneering and efficient home design solutions.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, who was represented by Arc. Olugbadebo Adebowale Ademo, the Director of Public Building in the FCT, stated that the administration is concerned with quality work in and around the city and will always partner with professional firms that can enhance government efforts. The Minister, who praised the AFP, added that the FCT
administration will always strive to enhance Abuja’s aesthetics to world class. According to the Hon. Minister, “AFP has been a major partner in the development of the city, it is well known for producing high quality furniture over the years. So, we want it to continue to complement government’s efforts”. The Minister described the establishment and resilient business history of Julius Berger-AFP as very impressive, considering the quality of products the company produces. “This is what the administration has been looking for, a situation whereby people can come in with a lot of commitment to the City and also provide the necessary services that will complement the efforts of Government by ensuring that Abuja becomes one of the 20th most habitable City in the World.” He added, “The Government has made a lot of efforts to ensure that the aesthetics of the FCT is respected, as we desire and encourage businesses that contribute to the development of the City, respecting the City’s Laws and also requirements of the Abuja Master Plan”.
The AFP showroom features fully-operational kitchens equipped with standard appliances, modern relaxation lounges, executive offices, magnificent dining lounges, conference rooms, luxury home cinema, lavish bathroom and cozy bedroom solutions that come in a range of creative finishings and diverse styles. The furniture offerings gives AFP customers a choice marble, glass, steel, wood or stone dining tables, and leather, wood or fabric chairs. According to AFP, its showroom offers an exquisite showcase of modern interior designs and innovative home and office technologies.
Clients in attendance at the event, cutting across socio-economic spectrum, commended the AFP for its trendy, stylish, premium and functional offerings, which have made the AFP a one-stop shop for furnishing and home design.
Dr. Henry Nzekwu, the Executive Vice Chairman of Message Wise Limited, a happy and loyal client, commended Julius Berger-AFP for remaining a consistently reliable and commendable brand both in high quality products and service across its business offerings. He said, “Some of us have been keen followers of the Julius Berger-AFP for several decades; I can testify that the Julius Berger-AFP’s standard offers the best and reliable quality in all their furniture works. The quality never wears off and I can boldly recommend Julius Berger-AFP to anyone, who wants to build a good home with standard quality furnishing and finishing”.
While the representative of the FCT Minister led the public sector delegation to the event, the Julius Berger-AFP delegation to the ceremony was led by AFP General Manager, Oliver Cohnen, ably supported by the AFP Project Coordinator, Thomas Binder; Senior Liaison Manager, Alhaji Kaita Ahmed and others. The parent company of the AFP, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc delegation to the ceremony was led by the company’s Financial Director, Mr. Christian Hausemann ably supported by JBN’s Regional Manager, Oliver Berger, JBN’s Philipp Hermannsdoerfer, JBN’s RCN Regional Manager, Abel Gudio, JBN’s Executive Projects Coordinator, Koehler, Kai-Uwe, JBN’s Head of Wages, Michal Klyz, JBN’s Management staff, Alhaji Kaita, Head of Corporate Communications, James Agama as well as personnel from the company’s Media Relations Office and members of the media.
The Julius Berger-AFP Showroom is located at highbrow Gana Street, Maitama, adjacent the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja Municipal Area Council in the FCT.
