Andrew Tarker, Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has come out to charge established companies in the territory to complement government’s efforts in providing and sustaining quality infrastructure in the nation’s capital, Abuja.
He stated this during the opening of Abuja Furniture Production (AFP) showroom at Maitama in Abuja on Monday.
Bello, who was represented by the Director, FCT Public Buildings, Adebowale Ademo, said the administration is concerned with quality work in and around the city, and would always work with competent firms that could add value to the government efforts.
The minister, who commended the company, explained that FCT administration will always go for the best to make the aestheticsof Abuja a world class one.
“AFP has been a major partner in the development of the city, it is well known for producing high quality furniture over theyears. So, we want it to complement government’s efforts “.
Bello described the take off of the company as very impressive considering the quality of product that the firm 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 20 habitable cities in the world.
“The government has made a lot of efforts to ensure that the aesthestics 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 also helps .
The General Manager, AFP, Oliver Cohnen said the company which is an arm of Julius Berger has been producing furniture for over 30 years, which the services cover all categories of people and promised to would keep to the standards.