Rewarding Excellence, Cosgrove Approves ₦4bn Worth of Properties to Staff Members

Umar Abdullahi

James Emejo in Abuja

Chairman, Cosgrove Investment Limited, Mr. Umar Abdullahi, has approved ₦4 billion worth of properties as gifts to staff members in a remarkable show of appreciation.

The surprise gesture, announced during the company’s 2025 retreat in Abuja was in recognition of staff dedication, loyalty, and outstanding contributions to the firm’s growth.

It further underscored the firm’s strong people-first culture and its belief in shared success.

Essentially, the initiative aimed at rewarding excellence, fostering long-term security for employees, and reinforcing a sense of shared ownership within the organisation.

In a statement, Abdullahi emphasised that the gesture reflected the company’s “broader commitment to empowering its workforce and building sustainable prosperity for the Cosgrove family, as the company continues to expand its footprint across Nigeria’s real estate landscape.”

The move was widely praised as a benchmark for corporate leadership and employee recognition in the Nigerian business environment, setting a powerful example of how organisations can tangibly invest in the people driving their success.

The retreat brought together leadership and key team members for a focused two-day strategic engagement aimed at strengthening operations and preparing the organisation for accelerated growth in 2026.

The meeting also provided a platform for in-depth discussions on operational efficiency, organisational structure, and performance, with a strong emphasis on improving speedy project delivery, enhancing quality customer service, and sustaining the firm’s hallmark of high-quality home development.

Through leadership alignment, open dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving sessions, teams reviewed current realities, identified operational gaps, and agreed on clear execution priorities.

Participants also aligned on systems and processes designed to support faster decision-making, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration – key drivers for delivering homes on time without compromising quality standards.

The sessions reinforced Cosgrove’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity as it continues to expand its footprint in several states including as Jigawa, Kano, Lagos, and Ondo.

The statement added that the retreat concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and a unified roadmap for 2026, positioning the company to execute with clarity, efficiency, and consistency while maintaining the standards that define the brand both in residential and road infrastructure projects across the nation.