Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has bestowed the Business Legacy Award on Anwar Jarmakani, the Group Executive Chairman of Jagal, in recognition of his contributions to nation-building and socio-economic development.
The prestigious award was presented at the LCCI Awards 2017 held recently in Lagos where business leaders, captains of industry and notable personalities converged to celebrate corporate organizations, public institutions and individuals that have contributed meaningfully to the development of commerce and industry in Nigeria.
President of the LCCI, Nike Akande while presenting the Award to Anwar Jarmakani, said the recipient through the conglomerate has contributed immensely to nation-building.
Jagal Group’s Co-CEO, Manssour Jarmakani who received the award on behalf of Anwar Jarmakani said: “The LCCI is highly commended for recognizing the significant role Jagal Group has been playing in providing world class products and service to different sectors through its diverse investments in technology, real estate construction, health and hygiene in addition to providing employment for thousands of Nigerians.”
He further noted that Jagal Group is ever dedicated towards empowering people, and building strategic partnership that aims to achieve sustainable growth for the advancement of the Nigerian community.
The recipient, Anwar Jarmakani, a member of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, is the founder and has served as the Executive Chairman for the Jagal Group of Companies since it was established in March 1978.
He is a self-made industrial entrepreneur, who became a Nigerian by naturalization. He is part of the first generation of private sector pioneers in the post independent Nigeria. He holds a track record of relentless ambition, vision, leadership and integrity.
The company has been growing successfully for over 40 years, and is a valuable and respected contributor to the development of the country’s economy. The group took a major step in 2005 when it established a private free zone development aimed at improving investment opportunities and creating economic stimulus through industrial development, technology transfer, employment creation and skills development.
Nigerdock, a Jagal Energy company strategically located at Snake Island Integrated Free Zone, offers diverse range of services within a state-of-the-art complex. These holistic services include detailed Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), integrated drilling and FPSO base support services, bespoke engineering, procurement management, onshore & offshore fabrication, brown field modifications, fabric maintenance, asset maintenance management, ship repair, marine services, logistics, warehousing, pipe storage, pipe coating and waste management.
Other Free Zone companies co-locate with Nigerdock making Snake Island Integrated Free Zone a hub and a one-stop shop for projects.
According to organizers, the annual LCCI Award is also to recognize, promote and celebrate private and public institutions operating in Nigeria for best business practices, growth through innovations, business sustainability and positive impact on the people and the society at large.
Olusola Bello
