Knight Frank Nigeria Celebrates 50yrs, Successes
It was a gathering of some of the most contented men and women who, over the years, help build the real estate practice known as Knight Frank Nigeria today, as the firm engaged in series of events to celebrate their successes in Nigeria.
Headquartered in Lagos, Knight Frank Nigeria - trading as Knight Frank Nigeria Partnership - has grown to be one of the largest firm of estate surveyors and valuers in Nigeria and across SubSaharan Africa. Founded in Nigeria in 1965, the partners attributed the firm’s growth down to their high-standards of professionalism, commercial acumen and integrity. Knight Frank Nigeria is part of Knight Frank LLP - the world’s largest independent residential and commercial property consultancy.
In his reminiscence at a media briefing, a retired Senior Partner Joseph Ojo-Osagie, who chaired the occasion said, “We started from a small beginning but have since 1965, when we opened for business in Nigeria, expanded and grown and we attribute our growth to our high-standards of professionalism, commercial acumen and integrity.”
Ojo-Osagie, who said he joined the company in 1968, said it has grown to become “an eternal oak”, stating that back then it was a family affair and that there was trust among all the staff members and this was attested to by other retired partners.
He said Knight Frank is a place where staff work hard to achieve results and that there was no room for those who are not prepared to go the extra mile.
This thought process was corroborated by a former Senior Partner, O J Idudu, who served as a Managing Partner of Knight Frank & Rutley. Mr. Idudu served as the Chief Executive of the international firm of real estate consultants, Messrs Knight Frank, a foremost player in the Nigerian property market until January 2006.
Connecting with the former partners, the Senior Partner and CEO of Knight Frank Nigeria, Chief Albert Orisu said, “Since inception in 1965, Knight Frank Nigeria has grown to be the largest firm of surveyors and valuers operating across Nigeria.
“Backed by industry-leading technology and global research, we provide market-leading advice and transaction support to investors, corporates and homeowners for their personal and business property needs.
“Our shared goal lies in improving operations, maximising returns on investment and adding value throughout long-standing partnerships.”
The company, Orizu said has very credible clientele and that they work on very transparent jobs across the country through its offices in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
Clients, he said are supported at every stage “of acquiring, owning, occupying and disposing of their commercial and residential properties through dedicated client relationship manager.”
The celebration, he said was about the people who work in the firm to build it to the high standards it has today.
He explained that the Lagos branch controls controlled the whole South West, Port Harcourt branch controlled the South South and the South East, while the entire North was controlled by Abuja branch.