COMPANY PROFILE

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INTRODUCTION

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ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LIMITED was incorporated in 2013 as a service –oriented company established to foster greater and more secure business relationships between domestic and foreign markets. We facilitate international trade, project development, direct investments and technology and intellectual transfers in Nigeria and other West African countries.

ARGENTUS believes in building the right network of domestic and foreign trade transactions and services that would ensure a high yield investment and quality service delivery for all stakeholders. Here the company’s success lies in its ability to keep up to date with the latest technological developments within the service industry and customizing it to every unique business environment.

ARGENTUS carefully selects & evaluates all products and services in the domestic and foreign market to see if it meets its customer’s individual needs. We then delegate our team of professionals in the areas best suited for effective service delivery.

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OUR OBJECTIVE

Our main Business objective is to establish ARGENTUS as one of the foremost Integrated

service delivery company in the Nigerian market. To achieve our objectives, we have a

policy to employ top and experience people in the industry to pioneer and mobilize our

different divisions, which are Business Development, and Technical Support.

OUR VISION

“Integrity,Safety and Performance” are our watch words…

OUR POLICY

Our policy is to provide the customer with an all-encompassing service, ranging from technical sales and system design through to installation, training and maintenance from our in house personnel.

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

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Over the years, ARGENTUS has clearly distinguished itself as a channel of innovative solutions

to an expanding clientele base, hitherto confined to whatever products or services that are

available at the time. The company gradually grew its product base, forming strong alliances

with manufacturers of industry-standard systems and services to ensure that the increasing

needs of her customers were consistently met.

A strategic corporate move saw a shift from the traditional ARGENTUS generic-driven business approach to a service-driven focus. These service units therefore, pursue portfolio management, and promote managerial transparency to maximize corporate value.

During the early stages of any project, establishing a technically accurate & cost effective design is essential. ARGENTUS is familiar with developing system strategies with consultants. Detailed cost analysis can then be compiled for either budget approval, leasing or of course for tender submission assembled & carefully tested prior to delivery to ensure that any project problems can only occur in the workshop & not on site of a project. We have always tried to build a relationship based on confidence with our clients by solving real needs.

REAL ESTATE CONSULTACY

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Argentus West Africa Limited in partnership with major real estate firms in Nigeria and

across sub-saharan Africa has been involved in major property transactions ranging from

the sale and purchase of land ,commercial buildings, residential homes and the contraction

of housing estates in major cities of Nigeria.

With our innovative and dynamic nature of business, we are open to partner with genuine

and ready individuals and corporate bodies interest in the purchase, sale, lease or any other

real estate transaction within the purview of our business mission and vision.

ORGANIZATION COMPETENCE

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ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD prides itself in her ability to deliver world class service

solutions that would enhance our customers business. Over the years, we have built

our core competences to include:

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CORPORATE EXCELLENCE

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD combines the years of experience of our staff while leveraging on

innovative technologies to enhance our customer business by making them more efficient and

profitable. At ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD, we believe in surpassing our client expectations by

giving them the best value for money whilst providing solutions that work in an uncomplicated

fashion.

Our management team specializes in the conceptual and detailed workflow system that

combines integration, speed and commissioning of multiple systems. With in-depth

understanding of our clients’ needs, we are able to come up with client specific solutions that

best fit.

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD has well trained and motivated staff specializing in turnkey projects

in Nigeria who are constantly updated with the latest technology (software & hardware) in

design, construction and maintenance of state of the art business models chiefly amongst them is

our conceptualized design of an ultra-modern pharmaceutical warehouse project. Our engineers

are trained both locally and internationally. They work in collaboration with manufacturers and

their newly acquired knowledge & skills are immediately deployed to on-going projects in order

to maximize the benefits of their knowledge and exposure. We currently have over 20 certified

engineers in different aspects of construction, electronic and management of automated

pharmaceutical warehouse systems.

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SYSTEM INTEGRATION EXCELLENCE

In order to deliver solutions that work to our client, ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD has the

expertise to integrate multiple systems that perform complementary functions thus providing a

robust solution to our clients. We recognize our client’s aims to achieve an integrated business

master plan that incorporates several different systems to function as one integrated system.

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD is in a sole position to meet this demand by the client as we have

successfully integrated multiple systems over the years. To this end, ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD

is offering a solution that will enable them to achieve this objective. The use of Information

Technology in integrating multiple systems on a single platform requires a high level of IT based

software and hardware skills and also extensive knowledge of the various systems to be

integrated.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD will bring its years of project management experience and

excellence to the client. Our project managers and engineers utilize world class project

management methodologies as accredited by the Project Management Institute.

They are constantly redefining and transforming project management processes and variables in

order to give clients the best possible value to ensure that projects are delivered on time and

budget.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)

The PMO proactively monitors all project activities through Initiation, Planning, Execution,

Monitoring & Control and Closing to ensure that we consistently deliver on the customers’

expectations. The PMO forms an integral part of the Project Management Delivery Service by

ensuring that all critical success factors associated with every project are not only identified but

realized. They ensure that the success of the project is achieved by constantly communicating –

both internally and externally – with all stake holders in every project to ensure the singular

focus of a successful project is maintained from the beginning of the project and maintained to

the very end.

Project time management, human resource, communication and risk management will be

integrated to provide the client with a world class project management process and execution.

Project monitoring & control is very complex and requires a high level of commitment,

attention to detail, constant evaluation & re-evaluation, articulate documentation and people

management. ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD has the best Project Monitoring Experts in the

country at the disposal of the client. We offer the best project management process as a result

of our passion for project management excellence.

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METHODOLOGY

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD utilizes proven methodologies that have been used all over the

world in project management. We have developed and adopted these methodologies which

we will customize for the client. From the inception of a project to commissioning &

handover, due process and procedures have been put in place to guide our path to the

successful delivery of this project.

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TOOLS

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD employs the use of an Enterprise Project Management System

(EPMS) tool that breaks down the different stages of every project so that roles and responsibilities

are clearly defined and allocated. The Enterprise Project Management System allows all project

team members to collate and assemble all documentation that is involved with that project. It

allows seamless communication between project engineers, managers and other support

members. It also allows project members to collaborate and offer solutions and experiences gained

from other projects that are still on-going so that efforts are consolidated and strengthened as a

result of this information sharing. The EPMS also logs project requests made for any project,

approvals made by authorized personnel, timesheets, risk reports, discussions, news and

notifications.

All stakeholders can access the EPMS from any location worldwide because it a web based

application thus making it very flexible and easily accessible irrespective of location. In a situation

where project engineers, mangers or technicians are called away from a project for any reason,

they can still make the necessary contributions to make sure that their absence does not affect the

progress of any project at any given point in time.

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Furthermore, this robust system creates regular updates and progress reports which will be communicated to the Client thus ensuring that they are aware of all that is going on with their project at any given point in time. At ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA. LTD, we make sure our operations are transparent as this builds confidence in the face of our clients. Information technology is fast becoming the key driver of growth in developed economies. We recognize that we cannot afford to be left behind as the world is fast becoming a “big village” and our ability to leverage on technology has made us more competitive and efficient in delivering solutions that work to our clients. The Client will benefit immensely from our value proposition.

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD has through the years developed long term relationships with our

key suppliers ensuring that our ability to procure and deliver equipment or commodities to end

users is not jeopardized. We are in a vantage position as we have forged alliances with

manufacturers across the world and locally which will allow us to respond to our client’s needs in

record time. Our dedicated procurement and logistics team are highly trained and competent in

delivering equipment and merchandise of any form as is required by end users. Our global supply

chain management skills are truly exceptional. By virtue of our close relationship with suppliers &

manufacturers, we are able to view our supplier stock levels online. This advantage enables us to

plan, order, and re-arrange customer orders such that orders made are prioritized, packaged and

dispatched to meet our peculiar client needs. Our suppliers operate on a Just in Time (JIT) basis

meaning improved responsiveness and efficiency of demand to customers. The Client will

undoubtedly benefit immensely from ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD’s ability to make all its

procurements and delivery to the end user a top priority.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE

The importance of financial management in project management delivery cannot be understated. At ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD, financial management is an integral part of our strategy growth and we have over the years excelled in our ability to efficiently manage finance to deliver projects. We maintain to ensure accountability, efficiency, economy, and solvency. Through our partnerships with key financial institutions both locally and offshore, ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD is in a position of strength to meet our financial obligations to our projects.

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD’s policies and practices regarding financial planning, programming, accounting, reporting, auditing and funding of a project are in strict compliance with international standards. We follow set procedures in the areas of project finance. These procedures include: assessing the rationale for a project, defining project objectives, forecasting effective demand for project outputs, assessing whether the project's net benefits will be sustainable throughout the life of the project, analyzing the sensitivity of project decisions and the risks associated with the project. A comprehensive financial analysis of every project is conducted in order to ascertain the viability, profitability, cost and rationale so that decisions can be taken as to the feasibility and possibility of executing a project that will be of benefit to both client and ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD.

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EXPERIENCE

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD has successfully deployed integrated business management solutions to blue chip companies in Nigeria. Our experience includes:

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria

National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit, Sierra Leone

Federal Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone

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AFTER SALE SERVICES

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ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD will provide the Client with a comprehensive after sales

maintenance for all systems supplied and installed. We believe in providing out clients with the

necessary technical support to ensure that system integrity is maintained months and years

after installation. Improving customer support and service has been both a continuing business

and technology priority for ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD.

ARGENTUS WEST AFRICA LTD’s has the application that has the ability to;

1. Assign, Manage and Escalate cases

2. Manage Issue Resolution Process

3. Empower Customers with Self Service through an On-line Customer Centre.

4. Provides Interfaces for Customer, Sales and Support Service

At ARGENTUS, since you are working so are we. Our sales and service support span the whole

of Nigeria. The company philosophy has always been to sell, install and provide after

sales/installation support to our clients.

Our technical support is always on hand to answer any question you may have.

MEET OUR MANAGING

DIRECTOR

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Frank C. Obidegwu

Frank Chiedu Obidegwu is a Lawyer with over twenty-two years cognate experience in corporate and commercial law

practice. He attended the Imo State University in Nigeria (now renamed Abia State University) between 1985 to 1990 where

he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Law. He subsequently attended the Prestigious Nigeria Law School in Lagos and was

called to the Nigerian Bar in the year 1990.

He has held key positions in public and private sectors of the economy such as Federal Road Safety Commission,Port-Harcourt

Sector Command where he served as Head of Legal Unit in 1991. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Alasone

Nigeria Limited from 1991 to 1994. He then proceeded to work with one of Nigeria's prime banks,the United Bank For Africa

Plc from 1994 to 1998.

He held various managerial positions in the bank's Administrative and Banking Operations departments. He has attended

various senior management courses both home and abroad. He holds a certificate in Banking Operations from the esteemed

Management Training Consultancy, H.Pierson Associates Limited (Management Consultants).

He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.

He is also an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Management.

After his short but eventful career in the banking industry, he proceeded to his professional terrain as a Barrister and Solicitor

of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and was recalled to serve on the Board of Alasone Nigeria Limited as Company Secretary.

In 2006,he was appointed by the Ministry of Defense of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a Deputy Director and also Special

Assistant to one time former Minister of Defense, Ambassador Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi.

After his tenure of office as Special Assistant, he had a brief Stint as a Management Executive with Cash Dynamics

Limited,Abuja. In 2008,he joined Ask Nigeria Survey Group, a Management Consultancy firm based in Abuja, Nigeria as a

Senior Consultant. He has been working in that capacity until his appointment as Managing Director of Argentus West Africa

Limited.

CONTACT

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