Citygate Group, one of Nigeria’s biggest finance outfits, has acquired a parcel of land for its global headquarters in Ikeja area of Lagos State.
The group with its headquarters in Lagos started from a one-room apartment 14 years ago and now has presence in 13 states and Abuja, with over 400 staff.
At the headquarters in Lagos, the staff are spread across three buildings, with two of them not owned by the company.
Emphasising the need for a headquarters that can accommodate all Lagos staff in a single location and also host all staff nationwide when the need arises, a director of the company Seun Durojaye said at the foundation-laying ceremony on September 5 that it was a vision that was conceived over five years ago.
Mr Durojaye said the company, which had been saving towards the purpose ever since, plans the headquarters to be a seven-floor edifice, with all facilities of internationally acceptable standard.
He said: “The Citygate journey started about 14 years ago in a one room office at 1, Akin Osiyemi Street, Off Allen avenue, Ikeja, Lagos and was focused majorly on Microfinance.
“To the glory of God, we have experienced growth as we currently have 41 branches nationwide and over 400 staff. The Citygate Group now has presence in 13 states in Nigeria, including Abuja, and still counting.”
Durjaye, who said several factors accounted for the decision to locate the head office building in Ikeja, added that the necessary approvals had been obtained for the building at 35, Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja.
Several dignitaries graced the foundation-laying ceremony including the president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo; chairman of Empire Trust MfB, Adelagun Otufale; CEO of Planet Project, Biodun Otunola among others.
