By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Julius Berger AFP has won for the fourth consecutive time Nigeria’s Furniture Company of the Year award.
The Group Head, Media Relations Office of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Prince Moses Duku made this known in a statement in Abuja.
The award was announced during the International Housing Awards 2020 ceremony which held at Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja recently.
NatureNews gathered that the venue was built to exquisite international quality by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
The statement said, ‘’At the close of the highly competitive nominations, Julius Berger AFP raked in 1,374 votes at 53.05% to beat its closest rival which got 1,180 votes to finish at 50.32% of the votes.
‘’The keenly contested leadership of the furniture category at the annual International Housing Show has largely been ascribed to the growing competitive innovativeness and creativity in the furniture and furnishing sector of the economy.”
Duku, who led the company’s AFP team to the Abuja Housing Show 2020 event proudly, said, “AFP designs and produces quality furniture that balances function with aesthetics to create spaces that connect, invite and delight”, adding that AFP “bedroom designs consist of elegant pieces that radiate relaxation and tranquillity in the most personal and intimate way.”
The Sales Manager of the Julius Berger AFP, Mr Uchenna Uzoewulu, who was also in the company’s delegation to the event added, “Our living spaces are built on the dimensions of aesthetics and practicality. Whatever the need, our designs are modelled to fit the many sides of our clients’ taste. Our seats are craftfully designed to deliver extra back support in comfort and style.
“We give our clients the freedom to choose the materials, allowing their choices to reflect their personal style.
“Our kitchen spaces offer a deep connection between the user and carefully curated mix of materials.
“We replicate an ambience where function meets fun, giving our clients a yearning for culinary entertainment.”
He said AFP’s workspaces are elegant combinations of wood and chrome tones, adding that they are embodiment of simplicity and opulence in a minimalistic setting. He assured the public of exciting deliberations for every time spent in an AFP-designed and furnished space.
Whether furnishing a home or corporate environment, AFP’s fully integrated and holistic services ensure a positive overall experience and result, Mr Uzoewulu expressed.
He noted that customers of the company will always enjoy the best standards as they enjoy value-addition to the company’s exemplary work.
According to him, the company offers furniture design of whatever engineering challenge, stressing that Julius Berger has a verifiable and exciting pledge to all clients.
Speaking at the ceremony, the CEO of the Abuja International Housing Show, Mr Festus
Adebayo said, “The Nigeria Housing Awards is all about the recognition and promotion of excellence, hard-work and determination.
“We always look out for these traits and appreciate them.’’
AFP is Nigeria’s leading furniture production facility and an integral part of Julius Berger’s value chain, which is proudly guided by leading engineering standards, bespoke creativity, international best quality as well as trendy and inviting innovation.
The AFP’s portfolio includes corporate furniture, living roomnfurniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, kitchen furniture, internal doors, wardrobes, wall panelling, window decorations, and wooden floors.