FCT minister seeks collaboration on quality infrastructure
By Salisu Sani-Idris
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has called on companies in the territory to compliment government’s efforts in providing and sustaining quality infrastructure in the nation’s capital.
Bello said this at the opening of the Julius Beger Abuja Furniture Production (AFP) shown room, held in Maitama, Abuja.
Represented by the Director, FCT Public Building, Mr Adebowale Ademo, the minister said the FCT Administration was concerned with quality work in and around the city.
He added that the administration would always work with competent firms that could add value to the government efforts.
The minister, who commended the company, said that FCT administration would always go for the best to make the aesthetic of Abuja a world class.
“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 compliment government’s efforts.”
Bello described the take off of the company as very impressive considering the quality of product that the firm produced.
“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 compliment the efforts of government by ensuring that Abuja becomes one of the 20th habitable city in the world.
“The government has made a lot of efforts to ensure that the esthestic of the city is respected, when we have outfits that contribute to the development of the city, respecting the laws and also requirements of the master plan, it is also help.
Earlier, the General Manager, AFP, Oliver Cohnen, said that the company which was an arm of Julius Berger plc had been producing furniture for over 30 years.
According to him, the service of the company covers all categories of people and we keep to standards. (NAN)
Edited by Ali Baba-Inuwa
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