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Kresta Laurel celebrates 35th anniversary, focuses on developing next generation of engineers
Nigerian engineering firm Kresta Laurel Limited celebrates its 35th anniversary by focusing on developing the next generation of engineers, with Chairman Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel calling for greater support for local industry
Kresta Laurel Limited, a leading engineering company in Nigeria, is marking its 35th anniversary with a renewed emphasis on fostering the development of the next generation of engineers.
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The company’s Chairman, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, has stressed the critical need for this initiative to ensure sustainable national development.
Senator Daniel, who is also the Senator representing Ogun East district and former Governor of Ogun State, made these remarks at an interactive session organised by Kresta Laurel as part of its anniversary celebrations.
The event, held at the company’s corporate headquarters in Maryland, Lagos, brought together engineering undergraduates from the University of Lagos, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, and Lagos State University.
Building a Successor Generation
“We need to start building a successor generation,” Senator Daniel stated, emphasising that the interactive session aimed to expose undergraduates to the company’s work and stimulate their interest in the engineering profession.
He stressed that this approach is vital for cultivating the next generation of Nigerian engineers who will be crucial in driving innovation and growth within the sector.
Call for Government Support
Senator Daniel also urged the Federal Government to provide greater support to local industries, enabling them to compete with foreign companies that receive subsidies and support from their respective governments.
“The challenges local manufacturers face in Nigeria is that they provide practically all amenities for themselves—electricity, water, etc. Yet, the companies are slammed with multiple taxes,” he lamented.
However, the Senator expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, the “Nigeria First” initiatives, and tax reforms, expressing hope that these measures will boost the confidence of local entrepreneurs and facilitate business growth.
We need to start building a successor generation.
Investing in Nigeria’s Engineering Future
The interactive training programme for engineering undergraduates underscores Kresta Laurel’s commitment to bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry experience, and investing in Nigeria’s engineering future.
Engr. Dideolu Falobi, FNSE, Managing Director of Kresta Laurel Limited, emphasised the company’s dedication to knowledge development.
“For 35 years, Kresta Laurel has maintained its position as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s engineering sector by consistently investing in knowledge development,” he said.
“This initiative represents our dedication to nurturing young engineering talent and equipping them with the practical skills needed to excel in the industry.”
The comprehensive training programme included presentations on Kresta Laurel Limited’s history and achievements by Engr. Dideolu Falobi; a lecture on leadership by Mr. Kehinde Sogunle, former Commissioner for Finance in Ogun State; a session on fire safety and prevention by Mr. Sunkanmi Adegorite, Executive Director of Sales; and insights on health, safety, and environment best practices by the company’s HSE Officer, Habib Lukman.
Student participants reported that the programme provided “invaluable insights into real-world engineering applications” and facilitated connections with industry professionals who offered mentorship and guidance on career development.
Kresta Laurel’s Legacy
Since its establishment in 1990, Kresta Laurel Limited has become a foremost engineering company in Nigeria, with expertise in electro-mechanical systems. The company boasts an impressive portfolio, specialising in:
- Elevators and lifts
- Overhead travelling cranes and hoists
- Industrial uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
- Welding machines
- Data centre enclosures
- Building maintenance units (cleaning cradles)
- Mobile shelving systems
Under the leadership of Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, Kresta Laurel has maintained high standards of technical expertise and service delivery across various sectors, including oil and gas, banking, aviation, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and public infrastructure.
Commitment to Excellence and Social Responsibility
Celebrating 35 years of unparalleled service delivery, Kresta Laurel Limited is recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
The company also demonstrates a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, particularly in education and skills development, as evidenced by its recent interactive session with engineering students.
As Kresta Laurel Limited marks this significant milestone, it reaffirms its dedication to providing world-class engineering solutions and contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria’s engineering sector and the broader economy.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker for the Anniversary Public Lecture of Lagos-based online newspaper, thegazellenews’.com.
The lecture is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, by 10:00 a.m.Â
The event will focus on the theme: “Driving Grassroots Governance with Public-Private Partnership: The Pains, The Challenges, The Prospects
In a statement, the management of TheGazelleNews said the annual lecture series was established to provide a platform for intellectual discourse and policy conversations on critical national issues affecting Nigeria and its people.
The organisers noted that the lecture has, over the years, attracted eminent personalities, policymakers, academics, media practitioners, captains of industry and political stakeholders from across the country.
The management described Dare as a seasoned administrator, journalist and communications strategist whose extensive experience in governance and public service positions him to lead discussions on grassroots governance and the role of public-private partnerships in national development.
“The annual lecture series was created to provide a platform for intellectual discourse and policy conversations on critical national issues affecting the country and its people,” the statement noted.
It further disclosed that invited guests and participants are expected from government institutions, media organisations, civil society groups and the private sector.
Dare, a distinguished global communications and multimedia expert, author and public speaker, brings more than three decades of experience across journalism, governance, public policy and strategic communications.
He currently serves as Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, where he plays a central role in shaping and coordinating the administration’s public communication strategy.
Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for combining journalism, public policy and stakeholder management, while championing institutional reforms, digital innovation and youth empowerment initiatives.
Before his current role, Dare served as Minister of Youth and Sports Development from 2019 to 2023, where he introduced the Nigeria Sports Industry Policy (NSIP), widely known as the “Sports as Business” model.Â
He also spearheaded the implementation of a 10-year Football Master Plan designed to reposition Nigerian football and launched the Adopt-an-Athlete Initiative to strengthen sports development.
Under his leadership, Nigeria recorded one of its most successful outings at major international sporting competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics, securing a combined 35 medals.Â
He also facilitated the establishment of the N75 billion Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) to support youth entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
Earlier, Dare served as Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) between 2016 and 2019, overseeing stakeholder engagement and supervising key departments, including Licensing and Authorisation, Legal and Enforcement, and Zonal Operations.
He also previously served as Chief of Staff and Special Adviser on Media to Tinubu, managing media relations and political communications.
In the international media arena, Dare worked with the Independent Communication Network Limited (ICNL), publishers of The News/Tempo/PM News where he rose to become the General Editor of the flagship publication of the company, The News magazine. Dare was one of the leading lights in the media war against the military junta in the days of Babangida and late Sanni Abacha and was active in the guerilla journalism of that era.
He spent nearly a decade at Voice of America, rising to become Chief of the Hausa Service. In that capacity, he directed radio programming that reached an estimated audience of 28 million listeners daily across West Africa while introducing modern information technology tools into newsroom operations.
Academically, Dare attended Ahmadu Bello University, University of Jos, New York University, Harvard University and University of Oxford. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Intelligence and Global Security.
The management of TheGazelleNews expressed confidence that Dare’s experience in governance, media, public policy and strategic communications would enrich discussions at the anniversary lecture and stimulate meaningful conversations on strengthening grassroots governance through effective public-private partnerships.
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