Nigeria shines for quality, expertise at Int’l Property Awards

It was an exciting moment for Nigeria in this year’s International Property Awards (Africa & Arabia) as the iconic Nestoil Tower won the coveted award for Best Commercial High-Rise Development while Fine and Country, the  exclusive marketing and lease Consultants of  the Tower, took home the award for Property Consultancy of the year.

A Grade A property with features that can compete in any cosmopolitan location worldwide, Nestoil Tower is outstanding in its location, uniquely designed, constructed by Julius Berger, LEED certified (silver category) and is energy efficient, clearly stood out for the award.

The objective of these awards, the organizers explain, is to recognise excellence in the property industry worldwide and to promote an international standard. “The International Property Awards is a world-renowned mark of excellence that celebrates the highest levels of achievement for over 25years  in the real estate industry worldwide”, explains Udo Maryanne Okonjo, CEO, Fine and Country West Africa 

“We were very confident that Nestoil Tower would win the award as we have always believed in its iconic and stellar status and we are pleased that our conviction has been validated by such a prestigious award to the Nestoil commercial project”, she adds, noting that winning the ‘Property Consultancy of the year’ was the icing on the cake for her company and reinforces their zeal to provide exceptional services to clients using theirr experience, wealth of knowledge and market insights .

The Africa and Arabia Property Awards are the largest, most prestigious, and widely recognised programme throughout the regions and are judged by an independent panel of 70 industry experts.

This year’s edition was chaired by Lord Caithness, Lord Best, Lord Liverpool, and Lord Thurso, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament. The judging process focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability in real estate.

The International Property Awards are open to residential and commercial property professionals from around the globe. They celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry.

The awards are split into regions covering Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, UK and USA. Participants enter at their relevant national level and are judged by a highly experienced team of professionals who cover the whole range of property disciplines.

This year’s  awards presentation took place on September 21 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai.