Bakson Best in Fireproof Products

The Institute of Oil and Gas Research and Hydrocarbons Studies has named Bakson Fire Resistant Safe Brand the Best Fireproof Safe Product of the Year at its Oil and Gas Products Awards held in Lagos last week. The award was received by Mr. Jonathan Bakare, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bakson Investment Nigeria Limited on behalf of the company. Professor Akin Akindoyeni, Chairman of Council of the institute handed over the award. Best owing the award, the institute noted that Ba ks on products were“made with the finest fire resistant safe materials that closely adhere to international standards ”. Speaking with newsmen, Mr. B aka re said his company was grateful for such recognition and promised not to rest on their laurels. He noted that the products’ ruggedness and safety remained unparalleled for long service product life, making it to stand out in its category. “Our product is complete structure coated with epoxy resin powder. Again we fully comply with government policy on standardisation and regulation,” he said. The managing director urged players in the oil and gas industry to look inwards and use more of locally fabricated parts in their operations .“The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, is doing a good job. Local content must include use of Nigerian contractors, goods and services as well as employing Nigerian personnel. Over time there will be an increase in Nigerian companies rendering services within the oil and gas industry. Industry operators need to work with Nigerian contractors to grow their capacity.