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Corporate services expert HRG Nigeria has announced the acquisition of a 75% majority stake in Navigator World Travel Centre (Navigator). Navigator is one of the Nigeria’s leading travel management companies with an excellent reputation for quality service. The company has an extensive portfolio of loyal clients and services organisations throughout Nigeria.

Building on HRG Nigeria’s existing strong presence in the country, the acquisition provides HRG Nigeria with additional well-established operational bases in Lagos and Enugu (the heart of Eastern Nigeria) and demonstrates HRG Nigeria’s commitment to shaping the standards in corporate travel and related services throughout the country.

Commenting on the development, Olufemi Adefope, Managing Director of HRG Nigeria, said: “I am absolutely delighted to announce the acquisition of a significant stake in Navigator World Travel Centre and to welcome their management team and staff to HRG Nigeria.

“Since its inception in 2002, Navigator has consistently delivered high standards of service delivery, a quality that has great synergy with HRG Nigeria. This acquisition further strengthens our expertise and client service capabilities and enhances our presence in Eastern Nigeria, an area of continued growth and development. The company’s professional and positive approach to quality service will help to ensure a smooth and successful transition for Navigator into HRG Nigeria over the coming months.”

Alice Mbanefo, the newly appointed Chairman (formerly Managing Director) of Navigator World Travel Centre, added: “We have long-admired HRG Nigeria’s commitment and innovative approach to raising the bar in corporate travel management and have watched the company’s progression with interest as it has adopted a corporate services strategy in line with its position as an integral part of the HRG worldwide network.

“Navigator is a very successful company in its own right but we believe that the time is right for us to take the next step in our development and join a company with a reputation as good as HRG Nigeria and one that has shown such vision/growth. We are also pleased to know that we will be part of the HRG worldwide network. My colleagues and I are looking forward to joining HRG Nigeria and expanding the range of services we are able to offer our mutual current and prospective clients.”

HRG Nigeria forms part of HRG’s Africa region. In addition to Nigeria, HRG’s partner operations in Africa are in Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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For further information:

HRG Nigeria enquiries
Tope Ogbeni-Awe, M.D
Topcomm
Tel: +234 803 963 0155
Email: togbeninla@topcommonline.com

Hogg Robinson Group enquiries
Laurie Waugh, Public Relations Manager
Hogg Robinson Group
Tel: + 44 (0) 1256 312 623
Email: laurie.waugh@hrgworldwide.com

Notes to Editors:

HRG Nigeria, a member of the HRG worldwide network, has over 20 years expertise and is now recognised as one of the leading corporate service providers in the region. The company’s range of services includes airport meet and greet services and secure airport transfers.

HRG Nigeria is committed to providing exceptionally high standard of services combined with stringent quality control. The company’s dedicated and enthusiastic staff are experienced, friendly and fully trained professionals offering a consistently high standard of performance and productivity combined with a friendly and professional service.

HRG Nigeria, is the trading name of Business Travel Management Limited. Registered in Nigeria. No. RC608959

Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is the award-winning international corporate services company. Founded in 1845, HRG has over 60 years specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate services interests include wholly-owned or majority controlled corporate travel operations in 25 of the key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to over 100 countries.

Totally committed to a value offering for clients, HRG offers a comprehensive range of corporate services which includes Corporate Travel Management, Consulting, Expense Management, Events & Meetings Management, and Sports.