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EL-ALAN Invests in Nigeria and beyond to deliver quality design, build solutions and EPC Contracting Written by: Abigail Phillips Produced by: Richard Deane
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With a wealth of expertise and an emphasis on quality, ELALAN has built a solid foundation from which to springboard the company to its next phase of development
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L-ALAN Construction Company was founded in April 1982 as a private limited liability company and today is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic construction and civil engineering companies in Nigeria. For over three decades El-ALAN has delivered high quality integrated construction solutions. Its initial focus was construction works in the private sector and the company quickly gained a name for itself as a quality contractor. Its success and reputation today is built on the consistent delivery of quality, speed, efficiency and overall client satisfaction. “We have been in the industry for 30 years and during that time have always put the focus on our clients,” explains Andrea Geday, Managing Director. “We have perfected our craft over the years and our emphasis will always be on quality over quantity.” Unlike so many of its competitors, EL-ALAN has weathered more than one economic recession and has come out the other side stronger than before. “We have survived all this time in part due to perseverance,” says Geday. “We tighten our belts and focus on
“We have perfected our craft over the years and our emphasis will always be on quality over quantity” – Andrea Geday, Managing Director 4
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Omnia Nigeria Limited established in 1980 is specialized in wide range of Aluminium products such as Doors, Windows, Partitions, Skylight, Curtain Walls, Sunbreakers. We have a large share in the housing and commercial developments in Nigeria and are one of the top companies to offer high end products in this segment.
Plot 8, Adeyanju Daniel Street, Off Oshodi-Apapa Exp. Way, Near Mile 2, Vanguard, P.O. Box 1454 Apapa - Lagos Tel: 01-7738600, 7738686 Email: omnianigerialtd@yahoo.com www.omnia-aluminium.com
EL-ALAN CONSTRUCTION delivering a quality product, no matter how tough the economy. This has paid dividend on a number of occasions, because when the market picks up again, we have less competition.” EL-ALAN has also been incredibly smart when it comes to diversifying its product and service offering. “We have developed new complementary arms of the business including MEP building services, Property Development, Facility Management and Logistics,” says Geday. “We provide complete construction solutions. The majority of our contracts are turnkey projects. We are involved in each stage of the project, from architectural design, planning approval and construction. We also provide building maintenance and facility management solutions. This holistic approach delivers cost
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Omnia Nigeria Limited established in 1980 is specialized in wide range of Aluminium products such as Doors, Windows, Partitions, Skylight, Curtain Walls, Sunbreakers. We have a large share in the housing and commercial developments in Nigeria and are one of the top companies to offer high end products in this segment. Management: Mr. Amadio Bellini, Managing Director Website: www.omnianig.com
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We are a well established trading company with profound expertise in ceramic
and porcelain tiles, sanitary-ware, faucet’s and bathroom fittings. info@westafco-ng.com www.westafco.net
Ceilings out of the ordinary go to BSP Ceilings • Water-proofing/insulations • Partitioning • Security fencing wire • Design fabrications of galvanized metal profiles
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EL-ALAN CONSTRUCTION effectiveness, streamlines project management and shortens construction timelines. “We have truly developed a one-stop-shop service whereby we can take a building from inception to completion, even down to details such as bathroom design,” says Geday. Not only does the company offer a complete turnkey solution, but it also has all the required core competencies in-house. EL-ALAN has a small database of trusted contractors, subcontractors and suppliers with whom it has worked with for a long time. “This is extremely attractive to our clients,” says Geday. “Everything is managed by us and us alone, which means there is nobody else to hide behind, no excuses. Every element of the project is controlled by us, which makes completion much easier.” Getting noticed EL-ALAN clearly has the skill set required to build high-quality structures, however as Geday concedes getting the project in the first place is often the hardest part. In recent years this has been less of a hurdle for the business, which successfully completed a
“We have built our own vocational school to improve the skills of our employees and thus the quality of our work as a company”
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Key Personnel
Andrea Geday Managing Director Academic Qualifications: A. BSc. Nottingham University- UK, 1979. B. MSc. Loughborough University- UK, 1980. Work Experience: Joined Nicoho Limited as a site supervisor (2000 student hostel, unilag). Promoted to the position of project manager, Nicoho Limited in 1981 promoted to the position of operations manager, Nicoho Limited in 1982. Entrepreneurship: Co-founded El-Alan Construction Company Nigeria Limited, a fast and dynamic construction and civil engineering company in Nigeria in 1984 (www.elalan.com). Co-founded Panther Investments Limited in 1989, a parent company with a teaming number of successful subsidiaries. Co-founded Soft Solutions Limited(SSL), in 1995, an IT solutions and consulting company (www.ss-limited.com). Co-founded Provast Limited in 1997, a foremost facility management and maintenance company with branches across Nigeria and Ghana. A joint venture with Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator, SNCPFA (www.provastltd.com). Co-founded VACC Technical Limited in 2002, a renowned building services company with offices in Nigeria and Ghana (www. vacctechnical.com). Co-founded Alan Caray Technical and Logistics Limited, distributors of various high quality brands of bathroom and piping solutions in 2004 (www.alancaray.com). Co-founded Etiwa Limited, a vocational technical training school in 2013. Co-founded Woodstyles Limited, woodworks and joinery manufacturing 2014.
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“We want to be the Bentley or Porsche of the construction world – we want to be a company where people don’t come to negotiate on price, the come because they know what they want” – Andrea Geday
FOR QUALITY CONCRETE BLOCKS & INTERLOCKING STONES/PAVERS We manufacuture & supply: • Blocks (various shapes/sizes) • Interlocking/Paving stones • Cement (retail/bulk purchase) • Chippings • Sharp Sand
number of high-profile builds in the country. “Landowners and developers have started to sit up and take notice of EL-ALAN,” he says. “They recognise the fact that we have in-depth market understanding, good knowledge of the Nigerian economy and respect from the local business community. That counts for an awful lot.” Investing in Nigeria But the company goes much further than supporting Nigeria and Nigerian business it’s investing in the long-term growth of the region too. “We have built our own vocational
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WE ALSO LEASE/SELL THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: Block Machine Cement/Concrete Mixers Forklift & Loaders
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Hotels, Offices, Residences, Hospitals, Schools, Laboratories, Banks, Oil & Gas companies ... Our customers are pioneers in their businesses all over the country.
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school to improve the skills of our employees and thus the quality of our work as a company. In Nigeria vocational schools are few and far between so next year we are opening our doors to the public and giving more people the opportunity to learn new skills,” says Geday. EL-ALAN is a proud advocate of Nigeria as a region and believes it has a very bright future ahead of it. “Nigeria has a lot of potential, the world is focusing on us. We have a young and dynamic population as well as a wealth of natural resources. Nigeria is a great place to do business, the market is growing and the future looks very promising,” says Geday. That being said, the company is not going
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Abuja Hotel
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Luxury residential
Wapic building
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Residential Mulistoyried Building - Tango Towers
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to halt at the countries boundaries. “We are looking to expand into Ghana and Kenya and possibly into Nairobi too in the next couple of years. We will replicate the Nigerian model, it has been very successful to date.”
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Looking to the future The future outlook at EL-ALAN is robust. As a company there is passion running through its veins and every employee is dedicated to perfecting the craft of the business. Over the years, the company has invested heavily in its future by setting up schools, fine-tuning its supply chain and logistics, developing its core competencies and focusing on quality. “We thrive on challenges that actively pave the way of progress. We operate on a ‘can do’ basis and have gained a reputation for creativity and innovation in devising solutions to problems that other contractors may dismiss as being too difficult. We always strive for progressive and competitive project solutions,” says Geday. The foundation is there, the company is now channeling its energy into becoming the best construction company in the region. “We want people to come to EL-ALAN because they want the best service and end-result. We want to be the Bentley or Porsche of the construction world – we want to be a company where people don’t come to negotiate on price, they come because they know what they want,” concludes Geday.
HEADQUARTERS
Lagos, Nigeria FOUNDED
1982 EMPLOYEES
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Construction services
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EL-ALAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (NIGERIA) LIMITED Address 9 Macgregor Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Tel. +234 (0)1 898 1953 info@elalan.com www.elalan.com