20 Years of Excellence: Black Pelican Group Eyes Manufacturing Expansion

James Emejo in Abuja

Chief Executive, Black Pelican Group, Mr. Michael Owolabi, has said the organisation remained determined to transforming the country’s interior design segment.

He spoke at a media briefing to mark the group’s 20th anniversary, and launch of the Coffee Table Book in Abuja.
He attributed the company’s success to its commitment to excellence and adaptability to changing dynamics, including a skilled and motivated staff.

Owolabi said, “Our success is due to our people, our commitment to excellence, and our ability to adapt to changing market trends.
“We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing to transform spaces and lives.”

He said the company plans to expand its operations and introduce new products and services in a bid to maintain market leadership.
For two decades, Black Pelican had been at the forefront of Nigeria’s interior design, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that have transformed homes, offices, and communities.

With a mission to provide exceptional interior design services, the company has evolved from a bathroom fittings provider to a total interior solutions provider, offering a wide range of products and services that cater to diverse customer needs.

According to him, “Black Pelican Group’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a market leader in the industry.

“With a team of experienced professionals, state-of-the-art showrooms, and the control of its entire service value chain by offering other support services through its fully established subsidiaries.”

He also stated that the company had set the standard for interior design services in the country coupled with its ability to adapt to changing market trends and customer needs.

He said its operations and corporate social responsibility initiatives had led to the creation of job opportunities and impacted hundreds of Nigerians.

Owolabi further stressed that from the organisations humble beginnings as a bathroom fittings provider, the group has diversified its product and service offerings, giving birth to five notable subsidiaries namely IL Bagno, Bathrooms Direct, BPLogistix, Bagno Technik, and BPL Wellness.
He said securing patient capital, which is essential for the long gestation periods in manufacturing remained a critical concern.

He also said access to reliable power was a major issue, noting that for industries such as tiles and ceramics manufacturing, uninterrupted 24-hour electricity was indispensable.

He pointed out that the reliance on diesel generators as an alternative adds significant operational costs, compounding the financial burden.
He said, “The continuous operation of ovens demands a constant power supply” adding that scarcity of skilled technical personnel posed another obstacle.”