LCling:


Some five (5) years ago, notably in 2014, most Nairalanders must have been familiar with the account “lebanoncedars2”, a Nairalander who writes about furniture and joineries especially very actively in properties and business section.
Some of his popular posts on kitchen cabinets and doors are still viral contents and drawing attentions to his design and work
Fact check between 2015-2019 shows that this name Lebanon Cedars has turned into successful Enterprise, with company estimated average annual revenue of over 50million naira, and cooperate partners and clients ranging from Eco-Bank, Fidelity Bank, Keystone Bank, Lafarge Ready Mix Nig Ltd, Save The Children International and notable individuals and S.M.Es.
A fact background checks showed his real names as Farotika Tope Ebenezer, born in 1978 into the family of Mr. & Mrs. Farotika from Ijare, Ondo state. He had his primary education at St. Davids Primary School, Ijare and his secondary schools at both Anglican Grammar School, Ijare and Festac Grammar School, Lagos respectively. He proceeded to Federal Polytechnics Ado-Ekiti for his Diploma Study in Banking and Finance in 2003. He later furthered his studies at University of Lagos with B.Sc (Hons) in Accounting in 2010 and just recently M.Sc in Management from University of Lagos.
He started his career in banking industry where he work in the human resources department for six (6) years before the inspiration for Lebanon Cedars was birthed. He loves wood and woodworking with an unequalled passion and is totally committed to seeing furniture work in Nigeria being recognized and respected globally.

When asked why he moved into furniture industry from his thriving banking career; he cited gentle but firm divine direction (a story for another day). His resignation was a rude shock to everyone around him, especially his colleagues who see him as someone with great prospects in his banking career.
After his resignation, Mr. Farotika decided to learn the ropes. He opted to attend furniture school but efforts to locate one in Nigeria did not yield any fruits. He therefore decided join the membership of the American Woodworking Association Magazine, bought books on furniture production and management where he learnt a lot of techniques needed to bring life, smoothness, and beautiful designs into any piece of wood from renowned wood workers and authors like John Bullar and Roy Underhill.
In the process, he started assembling resources for a mini factory. Both machine, material and human resources were invested in.
The beginning was tough but his doggedness, integrity, innovation and Gods favour paved ways for him. He also mentioned Nairaland as a forum through which the business began its growth before companies began to demand for Lebanon Cedars office furniture.

When asked about the secrets of Lebanon Cedars success. Mr. Farotika responded that the major secret lies with Gods involvement. He however said that integrity is one of the major ingredients helping the company. He mentioned that most of his individual clients have never had physical, one on one contact with him because many of them live abroad. Contacts are made via mail and phones, sites are checked, quote given, projects are funded and delivery is made as at when due. We have never recorded any form of disappointment from clients rather; referrals and praises from our clients have greatly promoted the business. He also said that the company is guided by sets of value namely:

Integrity
Innovation
Customer Orientation
Responsiveness and
Passion
These values have help to shape the way Lebanon Cedars does business.

Truthfully a journey of a thousand miles needs a first step, no doubt, there is a different between I am belle full’ and Im satisfied; being alive and living a fulfilled life.
I am searching more fact and expecting more positive stories from nairalanders so let us all join to celebrate and uplift one of our own because you could be just be next to be heard of with shout of thanksgiving to GOD

Wow!

BOG is the ma, ADP is the party!

If you want what's best for Lagos, go for BOG. He's the man for the job!

Do you want progress for Lagos. Then vote BOG!

Yes o!

sogodihno:


yes, but sanwo-olu beat Agbaje hands down. After Gbadamosi is Sanwo-olu

In truth, I expected Agbaje to perform better. I was greatly disappointed

sogodihno:


did u watch the last Lagos Governorship debate? don't just spew nonsense because ur fellow Ipob yoots is saying the same thing.

If we are to go by the last debate as suggested by you; then, you will agree with me that Gbadamosi is far ahead of the pack.

If you really want the best for Lagos, go for Babatunde Gbadamosi!

Promises upon promises that will not be fulfilled. Why were they not paid by APC before? Anything to keep us in Tinubu's bondage. We shall be liberated.

I saw the light when I listened to Lagos governorship candidates debate. Babatunde (BOG) knows our challenges in Lagos and solutions to them far better than those that have been in the corridors of power for a long time.

Support BOG, support Lagos!

Agbaje has nothing to offer Lagosians. You want true change and development in Lagos? Babatunde (BOG) is the man for the job!!!

A man of integrity and the love of Lagos at heart - BOG

Anyone that mean well for Lagos will vote for this man. He's never been in government, yet, he knows Lagos challenges like the palms of his hands and solutions to them. I didn't know him prior to the debate, but since that awesome performance of his, I have been following up with his campaigns very closely.

He's got my vote and that of my family and if you love Lagos, please vote for him.

I wish he started his campaigns earlier than this though

Emeonyerichard:
no sir am not in Lagos ..am in abia state and can also do business with you if we can find a way to trust each other base on delivery and payment ....we can get to a favourable term for us both ....but I promise u quality .

Please chat me upon WhatsApp: 07081411165

Emeonyerichard:
pls i wanna no if someone with a hand work say like tailoring stand a chance of making a good living ...?advice me cox am saving up really hard to make the switch and am a tailor ...I base mainly on male and female shirts ..

Are you in Lagos? I need a good tailor for my shirts.

sk12345:
You Have written a wonderful article on Travel Tip For Dubai. I had also recently visited Dubai with my hubby for our wedding anniversary and we had a good time celebrating our anniversary on dhow cruise . It is one of the most loveable memories of our entire tour of Dubai . 
One Must Try a Dhow Cruise Dinner on our trip to Dubai .We had booked our dhow cruise dinner through this website :http://www.dhowcruiseindubai.com/

How did you arrange your trip? Did you use travel agent or you went on your own?

Is it better to go through agents? I am thinking of arranging for my wife and I but throu an agent so as to do away with headache of looking for hotels and stuff. Is it wise?

I hope we can all learn from this. Our problem majorly in this part of the world is greed. We "work" hard or steal hard, get small money and want to flex. Nobody want to invest on a long term project.

So many youths with great potentials but our orientation about money kills these potentials. Hope we'll snap out of it someday

worlexy:
Please What is the English name of the animal that Yoruba says the only dent to its beauty is that its forelimb is longer than its hindlimb (apa re gun ju'tan lo)

Ajao or Alajao

tensazangetsu20:

It's gonna be much worse with the banning of truck pushers. Why can't the government work hand in hand with them. People are gonna dump their refuse on the roads and inside gutters.

My take is, if VisionScape cannot perform the job, let's go back to status quo

Finally dear Nairalanders, VisionScape has packed all refuse.

Thanks everyone

We had cleaner Lagos under Fashola, what's Ambode doing about this He should deal with this quickly and decisively so it doesn't taint his good image.

blazer2018:
Our people just needs orientation...Pay for refuse trucks to come pick up your refuse, they won't....The way people litter d streets and drainage without blinking an eye baffles me.


Just like we have it now in Abeokuta, the newly constructed drainages are now bn turned into refuse sites...later they will be telling the govt to come to their aides after erosion carries their properties away.

I am not sure LAWMA is still functioning in Lagos.

SalamRushdie:
All due to the activities of Truck pushers who were recently barred from operating in the state ... Lets give cleaner Lagos initiative a chance to succeed because I can see their vision will only bring about a cleaner Lagos

Sir, I can assure you that this is not the handy work of truck pushers. No one has ever dumped anything on that spot or any of the "new dumping sites" on Kajola Road until the so-called VisionScape dropped their little dustbins

Kindly inform them to come pack these junks and remove their dustbin from the place, we don't want it.

dominique:
It's getting quite disturbing the way heaps of refuse are littered on the streets of Lagos nowadays. Is LAWMA still functioning at all?

I doubt that very much my sister.

zakim:
Where are KAI officers?

They only monitor pedestrian bridges so they can collect bribes.

IdeyFindWife:
Dis is not new na?

Who predicted it sef that by "2100, (Nigeria still remain o), occupants of Lagos would have been edged out, by the very refuse they generated"!

If you could believe that you can believe anything!

Although, Lagos people sabi generate poo sha!

Even if you generate your poo, should you use it to block other people's entrance?

emilfischer:
I thought I was the only one. Even here in marine beach there are dirts littering the road.

But why? I thought Lagos has gone pass thisthis

I am really worried at the rate at which streets in Lagos are fast becoming refuse dumps. The health hazards this post to the people is enormous and I think Lagos state government should do something about it quickly.

The pictures below was taken from Kajola Road, Jojo bus stop in Obawole, Iju-Ishaga LGA, Lagos. Some people came and dropped a dustbin (the one at the middle) on the street, left and never came back for it. Within 3 days, the whole place was littered with junks generating terrible odour. For over a week now, it's been there unattended to. More annoying is the fact that the refuse were dumped at the entrance of a building.

This is not the only spot on Kajola Road, there are about 4 other spots on the same road. Someone should please come to our aid.

I am really worried at the rate at which streets in Lagos are fast becoming refuse dumps. The health hazards this post to the people is enormous and I think Lagos state government should do something about it quickly.

The pictures below was taken from Kajola Road, Jojo bus stop in Obawole, Iju-Ishaga LGA, Lagos. Some people came and dropped a dustbin (the one at the middle) on the street, left and never came back for it. Within 3 days, the whole place was littered with junks generating terrible odour. For over a week now, it's been there unattended to. More annoying is the fact that the refuse were dumped at the entrance of a building.

This is not the only spot on Kajola Road, there are about 4 other spots on the same road. Someone should please come to our aid.

For those criticising Ecobank, the Pan African bank, your criticism is well appreciated and I want to personally assure you that the bank is working very hard to position herself for Provision of top notch services for her customers.

Be rest assured that before the end of this year, everyone of you will be willing and ready to bank with Ecobank.

Pls note that I am also a customer and not staff of the bank who is privileged to see great efforts the bank is making across board to ensure they deliver excellent services to their customers.

Peace!

The responsibilities of Kingdom focused Christian

Text : Romans 14:14-19

The kingdom of God is not about food and outward religion but righteousness, peace (with God, ourself and others) and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Anyone that does these things will be acceptable to God and approved by men.

opezyhick:
be specific on what's wrong with the hard disk.. it fell?? or what?

It didn't fall, it just stopped working. Maybe because it was left unused for a child long time.