CUMMINS West Africa Ltd (CWAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cummins Inc, a Fortune 200 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange has relocated to a new bespoke facility in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
“For Cummins, the largest independent diesel engine manufacturer in the world, the move sends a strong signal that Nigeria is critical to its regional operations.
“The new location, in the prominent business district between Mobolaji Johnson Avenue and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will not only provide better visibility for the Cummins brand but also easier access for customers and employees,” CWAL Managing Director, Mr Ade Obatoyinbo said at the opening of the facility.
According to Mr Obatoyinbo, “Africa has been at the forefront of investment by many global companies. The largest market in Africa is Nigeria. The seventh most populous country in the world is Nigeria. Nigeria offers rich human capital, natural resources, and relative political stability, which are key indicators that companies evaluate for the purpose of making investment decisions.”
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The facility is a modern redevelopment consolidating three Cummins business units to improve operational efficiency. The office design is based on the Cummins Smart Office concept which improves collaboration across teams, provides flexible spaces that meet the diverse needs of the workforce, and promotes diversity and inclusion. Apart from incorporating world-class Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards, it is also fitted with amenities for persons with disabilities.
In addition, the 25,300 m2 brownfield development consists of several building clusters including a: three-floor administrative building, training centre, which also houses the staff canteen, clinic, nursing mothers’ room, and meditation room; warehouse comprising a separate Genset and parts storage areas, as well as parts-sales offices to serve walk-in customers, climate-controlled workshop with a mezzanine office floor for technical staff. The workshop is fitted with a dynamometer for testing lose rebuilt or repaired engines, amongst other modern equipment.
Also speaking at the opening of the facilities, Mr Gino Bureta, Vice President, Power Systems, Cummins Inc, said the company is investing millions of dollars in Nigeria to tap into the enormous opportunity to drive growth and help provide critical power infrastructure in the economy. Mr Bureta said huge human capital talent abound in Nigeria which is a major plus for the diversity and inclusion policy of Cummins Inc.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that his administration will continue to provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the state. Mr Governor who was represented at the opening of facility by his Special Adviser on Industry, Commerce and Cooperatives, Mr Ajayi Oladele, said that the state will continue to improve on-road infrastructure, ensure the security of lives and property to continue to attract foreign direct investment to Lagos State. He commended Cummins West Africa Limited for the great role they play in the power and engine value chain in Nigeria.
Cummins plays a significant role in powering Nigeria’s development and industrialisation, not only through its power generator business but also through its engines that will power Nigeria’s continuing industrialisation.
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