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B4 Brands & Marketing /<strong>Independent</strong>ngr @independentngr www.independent.ng INDEPENDENT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 Cappa & D’Alberto Wins Grenadines N40bn Atlantic Resort Contract Grenadines Homes, a member of Palton Morgan Holdings, has signed on Cappa & D’Alberto as its main contractor firm for the Atlantic Resort firm. At a brief ceremony in the company’s Lagos head-office for the signing-on of Cappa & D’Alberto as the main building contractors for the project, Chairman, Palton Morgan Holdings, Femi Banwo said: “To remain ahead in the game, we chose to align with partners that share our vision, passion and commitment to advancing lives and excellent delivery.” He said the Atlantic Resort is conceived not just to redefine the Nigerian skyline but to confer on it a uniquely dignifying identity and boost the Western Union, a leader in global payments services, has announced the launch of the “Western Union Mega Promo,” in Nigeria for 2017. Designed specifically for Nigerian consumers who conduct outbound money transfer transactions, Western Union will give away new cars to two lucky winners, in addition to 50 consolation prizes, in the first phase of the promotion which will run from July 24 to August 31, 2017. The Western Union Mega Promo is an initiative to reward Nigerian customers. To qualify for this promotion individuals must send money quest for megacity status by Lagos State, hence “We opted for HOK Architects, famous for their work on The Emirates Stadium among other edifices across the world to create a unique design. We are also working with Brash Brands, they branded the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world”, he said. The project is expected to boost Nigerian economy with an ultramodern estate project of over N40 billion, and is expected to attract both local and foreign direct investments while also providing numerous employment opportunities. Banwo said the project will be handled by the best in class consultants and professionals. In his words: “And each contractor and partner has been overseas via Western Union from July 24, 2017, to August 31, 2017. “Western Union began its journey in Nigeria over 20 years ago and we appreciate the loyalty and trust of our Nigerian customers. Over the past two decades, we have helped connect Nigerians to their loved ones by moving money for education, healthcare, and regular support, amongst many other reasons. We know this ability to transfer funds securely and conveniently helps individuals and families fulfil their ambitions, dreams and heart’s desires,” said Aida Diarra, Western Two New Cars, Others For Grabs In Western Union Promo Union Vice President for Africa. “Rewarding our consumers is important to Western Union, and a part of what we do. We recently concluded our Western Union Easter Promotion which was highly successful. This time around, we have stepped it up several notches by giving away new cars and other high-value prizes,” she added. Customers who use their My WU loyalty card when placing their outbound transactions will also have triple the opportunity of winning prizes during the Western Union Mega Promo. carefully chosen because the objective is to construct to the highest quality. Hence, we are using Cappa & D’Alberto, a firm with experience, having been here since 1932, whose tenacity for excellent delivery has earned a high reputation for breathing life into complex architectural designs with high levels of comfort and safety guaranteed.” Group Managing Director, Palton Morgan Holdings, Adeyinka Adesope, described the project as part of the company’s efforts to actualise the burning desire to play an active role in the transformation of Lagos into a megacity. “The vision driving this project is to build an iconic world class project that will be the pride of the nation, a project that every Nigerian both home and abroad can be proud of while also meeting the taste and lifestyle aspirations of discerning individuals, irrespective of nationality or creed, and I can see today that we are achieving that,” Adesope said. The Atlantic Resort will be a luxury destination that will boast of world-class amenities. According to Adesope, “We see an evolution of prosperity, where both nationals and expatriates will long to live, work, relax and go about their legitimate activities. We are optimistic that this project would expand the tourism potentials of Nigeria. The retail spaces will deliver a premium lifestyle offering, while the exclusive offices will be built to a grade ‘A’ specifications”. Korede Bello, Glo brand ambassador (middle), flanked by Mary Onyemeachi (left); Adu Oluwapelumi (second left); Mobolani Olaniyi (third left); Abimbola Alatise (third right); Olapegba Olalere (second right), and Oluwusi Similoluwa, all Glo subscribers, during the Akure edition of the Glo mega music nationwide tour in Akure, Ondo State at the weekend. Lipton Big Idea Promo Enriches Nigerians Rotary Club Of Ojodu Commissions N6.2m Community Projects As part of commitment to raise values and a better society, Rotary Club of Ojodu, at the weekend, made material donations and commissioned a school project worth N6.2 million in Ojodu, a community that shares boundaries with Lagos and Ogun State. The project was commissioned by the visiting Pacesetter District Governor, Rotarian Dr. Adewale Ogunbadejo. Other activities carried out by the club include free medical checkup service, polio vaccination for 300 children, donation of treated mosquito nets to nursing mothers and commissioning of a renovated block of six classrooms in Ojodu-Abiodun Primary School, Ifo Local Government, Ogun State. The club also paid an Lipton, a tea brand from the stables of Unilever Plc, has awarded Nigerians across the country with one million naira each in its recently concluded Big Idea promo. The promo which began in May, 2017 ran across the thirty six states of the Federation including Abuja, the Federal Capital territory, and saw participation from thousands of Nigerians. While the promo lasted, Lipton offered its customers an opportunity to transform their big ideas into realities by financing winning ideas. Commenting on the success of the promo, Brand Manager, Lipton Nigeria, Sarah Adoki, stated that Lipton is honoured that it was able to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians by providing needed resources to actualise their big ideas. “We decided to carry out this promo in a bid to encourage people to share their big ideas and get funds to bring those ideas to reality. Nigeria is abundant with great thinkers, but many are limited by funds. Lipton is proud to have supported them through the Big Idea Promo, and we look forward to rewarding more of our loyal customers soon,” says Adoki. Salamatu Mohammed from Abuja; Khadija from Kano; Amarachi from Lagos; Kenneth Okoro from Abia; Afonja from Oyo state and many others are among the lucky winners of N1 million each. One of the winners, Amarachi, who resides in Lagos, applauded Lipton for the initiative and for their willingness to give back to the society. According to her, “I have always wanted to start a business, and becoming a winner is just the boost that I need. Now I can fully go into my business with this fund from Lipton. I am so grateful to Lipton and Unilever for this great opportunity”. assessment visit to Ojodu-Abiodun Primary Health Centre. Speaking during the commissioning of the project, the District Governor, Rotarian Dr. Ogunbadejo explained that activities of the club in OJodu community is a display of the Rotary Club values which revolves around service to humanity, peaceful coexistence and humanitarian assistance. According to Ogunmbadejo, “This is what rotary is all about: selfless service to the people and community without expecting anything in return. We have six areas of focus one of which is help reduce maternal and child mortality; that is why we donated insecticide treated nets to nursing mothers and carry out polio immunisation for children.
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