Billionaire socialite, Sir Olu Okeowo, has been honoured by the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) with the highest honour in the profession, the NIESV Platinum Award for his landmark real estate projects executed by his company, Gibraltar Construction Company Limited.
The award is usually given to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their services and professionalism in the industry. Okeowo did not miss the chance to receive the award as he was physically present at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, venue of the award ceremony.
Okeowo was presented the award by the NIESV president, Johnbull Amayaevbo, who lauded him for his longevity and professionalism in the industry.
Amayaevbo said that through the awards ceremony, the association seeks to recognise and celebrate individuals, government parastatals, and corporate organisations whose contributions to the development of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers sector have been immense.
A perfectionist who insists on excellence, Okeowo’s Gibraltar Construction Company Ltd, which was established in 1994, primarily engages in the construction and civil engineering service businesses in Nigeria. It is also involved in the construction of residential and commercial property and the provision of civil engineering construction services such as sewerage, road, bridge, highway, subway, and other civil engineering and electric facility services. Over the years, the company has gained some experience in most areas of the construction industry by collaborating with world-renowned designers, engineers, and clients to deliver technically sophisticated and exciting building projects to cities and communities around the country.
Gibraltar Construction Company Limited has completed more than 1200 extraordinary projects across 12 states in Nigeria.
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