The company currently has directors all of whom are experienced qualified professionals in our various operational disciplines. Other key technical staff include architects, civil/structural engineers, civil/water resource engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, quantity surveyors, estate surveyors, draughtsmen, several construction tradesmen, craftsmen and artisans. The curriculum vitae of our key personnel are as detailed below, under their various departments.
A. ARCHITECTURE
1. FIDEL O. ANYI heads this department, in addition to being the managing partner of the firm. He is a chartered architect, being fully registered with both the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). He holds Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Master of Science (MSc)degrees in Architecture both obtained from University of Nigeria in 1986 and 1988 respectively and has since graduation been in very active architectural practice. Having previously worked with reputable architectural/engineering practices like Pentagon Consultants (Lagos), Pyramids (Lagos) and GKW Consults (Lagos), he has acquired valuable wealth of industry experience through involvement in many landmark challenging projects. He became a founding director of GEMS TEC5HNIQUES LIMITED in 1992. In addition, he also heads the department of engineering
2. AMAECHI OKORONKWO is a senior architect. He is a chartered architect and project manager, being a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), fully registered by the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and an associate member of Project Management Institute of N i g e r i a . H eobtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) from Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri in 1989 and Master of Project Management (MPM) from University of Lagos in 2003. He joined our team in 1997, having previously worked with reputable architectural and engineering practices like Oso-Somide & Associates (Lagos), Pentagon Consultants (Lagos), Merlin Associates Ltd (Lagos), Jofex Services Ltd (Abuja) and Matrix Consults (Lagos). He has been an active building industry professional for over 24 years.
3. ERNEST EWUZIE is a senior architect and one of the pioneer members of our team. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree from Anambra State University of Technology in 1988 and a Master of Environmental Design (MED) degree obtained from University of Lagos in 1992. Since graduation, he has been actively involved in several challenging projects, from inception to completion. He is a chartered architect, being fully registered with the Nigerian Institute of architects (NIA) and the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
4. AUGUSTINE O. UDE is a senior architect in this department. He holds Bachelor of Science (Bsc) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees in Architecture obtained from University of Nigeria in 1986 and 1989 respectively and is an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects. He has since graduation gained enormous experience both in pre-contract and post-contract project involvement. He joined our team after a short period of contract employment with Shell Petroleum Development Company where he was actively involved in construction supervision for the Shell Headquarters Complex in Port Harcourt. He was our resident architect at the Pioneer Hotels site, Abuja (off Herbert Macaulay way, opposite Wuse Shopping Centre) throughout the construction period, and is now Ag. Head, Abuja Operations.
B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
5. MAXIMUS I. ANARUAGU heads this department. He is a very experienced chartered builder, having been in active construction operation since 1983 after obtaining a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Building Technology/Engineering from Yaba College of Technology. His wealth of experience cuts across construction administration and consultancy, having previously worked with Greeco Construction Limited (Enugu), Beavers Construction Limited, (Jos) and Pyramids (Lagos). He also holds a post-graduate diploma (PGD) in construction management from the University of Lagos. Registered as a chartered builder by the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON). He is a member of both the Nigeria Institute of Building (NIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Building, London. He is on our board of directors and is also the chief executive of our sister company, Mapet Ltd.
6. ISRAEL OKECHUKWU OGBONNA is a sub-head, being in charge of the Estate Management sub-department. He is a licensed estate surveyor and valuer with several years of active industry experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Estate Management obtained from University of Nigeria in 1986. He is an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) and is licensed by the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON).
7. CHINASA NZEKWU is also a stalwart of this department, with several years of Management and Quantity Surveying practice experience. She holds a BSc. Degree in Quantity Surveying obtained in 1988 from University of Ife. She is full member of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS).
C. ENGINEERING
CHUKWUKA OLIVER IFEANYICHUKW is a sub-head in charge of the civil and structural engineering department. He is a very seasoned building and civil engineer having been in active engineering service since 1981. He obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a distinction in civil engineering from college of science and technology, Portharcourt, River State, and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Civil Engineering from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Portharcourt. He is a corporate and very active member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), member Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and member Nigerian Institute of Structural Engineers (NISE). In addition to been a director on board, he is also the managing director of Choice Construction Limited.
G. A. SALAMI is a sub-head in charge of the Mechanical Engineering sub-department. With a Higher National Diploma (HND) in mechanical Engineering obtained from The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State in 1982, he has had several years of active industry experience. A versatile and rugged engineer with more than 30 years experience in mechanical Engineering, he has previously worked with supaprojekt Architects, Engineers & planners (Lagos).
BEN IGBOANUGO is a sub-head in charge of the Electrical Engineering sub-department. He has a wide range of electrical/mechanical engineering experience across the public and private sectors especially branch office development for major banks and other sectors in Nigeria. He holds a (B. Engr.) Bachelor in Engineering from the then Anambra State University of Technology, Enugu campus and is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), is registered by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He is also an associate member Institute of Lighting Engineers UK. In addition, he is also the managing partner/CEO of BMI Consultants.
D. CONSTRUCTION
8. RICHARD ONWUBALILI heads this department. A chartered architect, he is a thoroughly seasoned and experienced professional, having been in active practice since 1984 after obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Architecture from Higher Institute of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Sofia Bulgaria. To further sharpen his project management abilities, he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Construction Management from University of Lagos in 1989. His wealth of industry experience spans organizations like NNPC and several consultancy firms. He is a chartered architect, being a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and fully registered by the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). In addition to heading this department, he is also the managing partner of our sister company, Loric Nig. Ltd. He is on our board of directors
9. MR ALOY UDECHUKWU is one of our founding directors; He is in charge of business development, with enormous industry experience behind him, gained from years of working with prominent civil construction firms. He started his own civil construction business in 1976 and executed several prominent jobs for stablishments such as Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Fortune Agencies Ltd., West African Examination Council (WAEC), and Federal Ministry of Works & Housing. His wealth of experience is an invaluable resource that has been consistently brought to bear on the company’s operations.
10. AUGUSTINE A. OKAFOR is a quantity surveyor. With a higher National Diploma (HND) in quantity surveying obtained from the Institute for Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu in 1989, he has had several years of active construction experience, having previously worked with C & C Construction and Bouegues. He is a graduate member of the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS).
11. PAUL E. IGBOANUGO is a chartered builder (B.Sc Bldg. (UNILAG), member NIOB Chartered. Institute of Builders, UK.) He has had over 10 years of broad based professional experience in building, across pre & post contract administration, business development and project management. Industry experience spans projects such as Police headquarters at Asaba, residential estates, commercial banks, Mass Housing for Nigeria Army, among others.
12. AKPA ETUMEAHU is our chief construction foreman. He is trained brick/block layer and concreter with over thirty-five years of industry experience, having been there since 1963. In the course of his working experience, he has gained very good knowledge of several other construction trades like carpentry, ironworks, tiling, painting, aluminium works, et cetera.
E. OTHERS
Apart form the above key technical staff, most of who are at senior levels; there are several other members of staff at the middle and junior levels and in administration. These include the following.
13. HAKEEM ADEYEMI – Architectural draughtsman
14. KEHINDE ADESINA – Architectural draughtsman
15. PETER IKEME – Structural draughtsman
16. SALAMI IBRAHIM – Structural draughtsman
17. UDUAK ASUQUO – Mechanical draughtsman
18. SUNDAY OSADALOR – Electrical draughtsman
19. FUNMI NWORIE – Technical Secretary
20. ANGELA C. OSSAI – Account Officer
21. CHIMA EZENTA – Messenger
22. STEVE KWUSHUE – Office Assistant
23. UMARU ABDULAHI – Security man.
Also in our team are members of our construction crew, who include over twenty-five specialized tradesmen and artisans in various different trades, plus many others, brought in on a temporary basis as the jobs may demand.