AFP Champions Local Innovation at Abuja Design Summit

"Stronger collaboration among designers, architects, manufacturers and builders was essential to driving innovation, sustainability and higher industry standards." Oliver Cohnen, AFP General Manager. 

Abuja Furniture Production (AFP), the furniture manufacturing subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria's interior design industry through innovation, collaboration and world-class locally manufactured furniture.

The company made the commitment at the Interior Design Summit organised by the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN) in Abuja, where industry leaders, architects, developers, manufacturers and designers gathered to discuss emerging trends and the future of Nigeria's built environment.

Speaking at the summit, AFP General Manager, Oliver Cohnen, described the company as a long-standing partner of IDAN, noting that its participation underscored its dedication to design excellence, quality interior solutions and the growth of Nigeria's creative industry.

He stressed that stronger collaboration among designers, architects, manufacturers and builders was essential to driving innovation, sustainability and higher industry standards, adding that platforms such as the IDAN Summit provide opportunities to deepen partnerships and improve the quality of Nigeria's built environment.

Cohnen reiterated AFP's commitment to producing furniture that meets international standards while supporting local manufacturing and the development of Nigeria's design ecosystem.

Stakeholders at the summit also called for greater promotion of local content, stronger integration between design and construction professionals, and increased support for emerging talents to enhance the nation's built environment.

AFP's exhibition stand attracted significant attention from participants, with visitors commending the company's premium craftsmanship, contemporary designs, superior finishing and high manufacturing standards, further reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria's leading providers of furniture and interior solutions.