The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Mr. Adeleye Falade, has expressed his commitment to strengthening the company's partnership with Coleman Technical Industries Limited. This pledge was made during a facility tour of Coleman's factories in Sagamu and Arepo, Ogun State. Falade described the scale of Coleman's operations, investment in machinery and equipment, and the professionalism of its workforce as "mind-blowing."
Falade's visit to Coleman was an opportunity for him to assess the company's capabilities and identify areas for collaboration. He noted that NLNG and Coleman already have a business relationship, which he believes can be expanded beyond 2027. The NLNG CEO emphasized the company's commitment to promoting Nigerian capacity and supporting opportunities that can grow Nigerian businesses, create employment, and deepen local content.
During the visit, Falade commended Coleman's leadership, particularly the Managing Director and CEO, George Onafowokan, and Executive Director, Michael Onafowokan, for building a world-class organisation. He described Coleman's facilities as a source of immense pride to Nigeria, demonstrating world-class operational standards and local manufacturing capacity. Falade also highlighted NLNG's efforts to connect Nigerian manufacturers with international projects.
The NLNG CEO stressed that Nigerian-made products can compete globally when quality and value are demonstrated. He expressed his enthusiasm for the potential of Nigerian businesses to contribute to the company's projects, including the construction of vessels. Falade's endorsement of Coleman's capabilities is expected to boost the company's growth and expansion plans.
In response, George Onafowokan described Falade's visit as an endorsement of the longstanding relationship between NLNG and Coleman, as well as NLNG's commitment to local content development. He said Coleman had benefited from NLNG's local content initiatives, including its participation in major NLNG projects such as Train 7. Onafowokan attributed Coleman's growth to its belief in Nigerian talent and capacity.
Onafowokan thanked the NLNG CEO for the visit, saying the positive feedback would further encourage Coleman to invest in its people, facilities, and capacity. He emphasized that Coleman's story is ultimately "the Nigerian story" of a business built on the conviction that Nigerians can manufacture world-class products and operate world-class facilities from within the country.
The partnership between NLNG and Coleman is expected to have a positive impact on Nigeria's industrial development. With NLNG's commitment to supporting Nigerian businesses and Coleman's capabilities in manufacturing, the collaboration is poised to drive growth and create employment opportunities. The visit has also highlighted the importance of local content development in Nigeria's economic growth.
Key points
- NLNG CEO, Adeleye Falade, commits to deepening partnership with Coleman Technical Industries to drive local content development and global competitiveness.
- The partnership aims to support Nigerian businesses, create employment, and promote Nigerian capacity.
- Coleman's growth and expansion plans are expected to be boosted by Falade's endorsement of its capabilities.
