MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.05.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GTA ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

13, Park Lane Apapa, Lagos State

 

 

Country :

Nigeria

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

04.04.2002

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

RC:447019

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

The company is a One-Stop Solution Provider in Power Transformer Repairs Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing.

 

 

No. of Employees :

About 20

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail: infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

Nigeria

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

 

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

NIGERIA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Oil-rich Nigeria has been hobbled by political instability, corruption, inadequate infrastructure, and poor macroeconomic management, but in 2008 began pursuing economic reforms. Nigeria's former military rulers failed to diversify the economy away from its overdependence on the capital-intensive oil sector, which provides 95% of foreign exchange earnings and about 80% of budgetary revenues. Following the signing of an IMF stand-by agreement in August 2000, Nigeria received a debt-restructuring deal from the Paris Club and a $1 billion credit from the IMF, both contingent on economic reforms. Nigeria pulled out of its IMF program in April 2002, after failing to meet spending and exchange rate targets, making it ineligible for additional debt forgiveness from the Paris Club. In November 2005, Abuja won Paris Club approval for a debt-relief deal that eliminated $18 billion of debt in exchange for $12 billion in payments - a total package worth $30 billion of Nigeria's total $37 billion external debt. Since 2008 the government has begun to show the political will to implement the market-oriented reforms urged by the IMF, such as modernizing the banking system, removing subsidies, and resolving regional disputes over the distribution of earnings from the oil industry. GDP rose strongly in 2007-12 because of growth in non-oil sectors and robust global crude oil prices. President JONATHAN has established an economic team that includes experienced and reputable members and has announced plans to increase transparency, diversify economic growth, and improve fiscal management. Lack of infrastructure and slow implementation of reforms are key impediments to growth. The government is working toward developing stronger public-private partnerships for roads, agriculture, and power. Nigeria's financial sector was hurt by the global financial and economic crises, but the Central Bank governor has taken measures to restructure and strengthen the sector to include imposing mandatory higher minimum capital requirements.

Source : CIA


 

Company Name

 

GTA ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The company is a One-Stop Solution Provider in Power Transformer Repairs Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

 

 

COMPANY LOCATION

 

The company is located at Ebute Igbogbo Road, Abel Abu Point, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria.

 

 

IDENTIFICATION

 

COMPANY NAME:                                 GTA ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

REGISTERED NAME:                            GTA ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

REGISTERED ADDRESS:                      13, Park Lane Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria

HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS:                     Ebute Igbogbo Road, Abel Abu Point, Ikorodu, Lagos State,

Nigeria

MOBILE:                                               234-702-098-8420, 810-071-8558, 813-195-2801

EMAIL:                                                 info@gta.uk.com

WEBSITE:                                            www.gta.uk.com

 

Currency: All monetary quoted in this report are in Nigerian Naira, the local currency or unless otherwise stated. The exchange rate is N155 to 1 US $.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

NATURE OF PREMISES:                       Owned office space approximately 1,000 square meters

DATE INCORPORATED:                        4th April, 2002

YEAR BEGAN OPERATIONS:                2002

LEGAL FORM:                                      Private Limited Company

REGISTRATION NO:                             RC: 447019

SHARE CAPITAL:                                 1,000,000.00

ISSUED CAPITAL:                                1,000,000.00

PAID-UP CAPITAL:                               1,000,000.00

STAFF STRENGHT:                              About 20

 

 

OWNERSHIP/SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE

 

Names                                                                                                            

  1. Sachdeva Jitinder Kumar                                                                       

1/3, Child Close, Flat C-5, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria

 

  1. Osidele Folajuwon

Goomeej House, Isheri Road, Ojudu, Lagos State, Nigeria

           

  1. Sukhdev Kumar

1/3, Child Close, Flat A-4, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria

 

 

DIRECTORS

                                                                                                           

  1. Sachdeva Jitinder Kumar
  2. Osidele Folajuwon
  3. Sukhdev Kumar

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

GTA Engineering Nigeria Limited was incorporated on 4th April, 2002 with Registration Number (RC: 447019) with N1,000,000.00 Share Capital. The company’s address is located at Ebute Igbogbo Road, Abel Abu Point, opposite Ikorodu WAEC Office, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is a bungalow building in a big compound, there is a warehouse inside the compound painted cream.

 

GTA Engineering Nigeria Limited commenced its operations in West Africa by setting up its base in Nigeria in 2002.  An ISO 9001:2008 certified organization with unwavering focus on customer’s needs and providing the best-suited solutions to its valued clientele through deep insights is its hallmark. GTA Engineering Nigeria Limited is a fast growing Multinational Company with interest in the Power Sector AND GTA is a One-Stop Solution Provider in Power Transformer Repairs Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

 

GTA Engineering Nigeria Limited is today one of the leading consulting engineering organizations for Power Plants of various sizes and fuels, Mining, Agriculture and Water infrastructure. In fact, it is amongst the few engineering organizations providing total engineering solutions in all disciplines for complete project implementation under one roof. The organization is led by professional consulting engineers having rich experience in the fields of engineering and project implementation of various projects in West Africa and across the globe. Young leaders well versed with the latest technologies and trends complement experience of senior management.

 

GTA Engineering Nigeria Limited's success is attributed to its sheer focus on business intelligence and understanding of the businesses to provide the latest engineering solutions through established systems of design and engineering fueled by its rich human assets. The religious conformity to globally accepted process and design standards has helped us provide efficient and quality solutions to its esteemed clients. The entire bouquet of Concept to Commissioning services for developmental projects across the globe has made GTA a preferred solution provider for delivering value proposition.  Moreover, GTA remains committed to provide state-of-the-art technology, cost effective solutions and on-time implementation and delivery of projects to its clients across the world.

 

GTA Engineering Nigeria Limited has successfully completed/on-going consultancy assignments in several states of Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger etc. and is expanding its reach to other African countries as well. With a well-qualified team in the basic disciplines of Power Engineering, Process, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls / Instrumentation, Agricultural and Horticultural experts GTA’s consultancy arm.

 

During our visit on 16th May, 2013, we spoke with the security man on duty who took our document to the Purchasing Manager; the Purchasing Manager upon acknowledgment confirmed the company’s line of business but promised to get back to us in due course but we are yet to receive any response at the time of compiling this report. While at the premises, we sighted some Transformers at the front of the warehouse and some other equipment.

 

Conclusion: Based on our visit and brief discussion held with the Purchasing Manager and some Transformers sighted in the compound, we are of the opinion that the company is a legal entity. As such, any business relationship with the company should be mutually beneficial.

 

 

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

 

·         Polymeric Insulators

·         Fiber Glass Cross Arms

·         Fiber Glass Safety Ladders

·         MV And LV Metering Units

·         Distribution Transformers

 

 

SERVICES

 

  • Consultancy Services
    • Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
    • Mining
    • Agricultural Infrastructure
    • Water Infrastructure
  • Power Transformer Repairs (up to & including 150 MVA/400 kV Class)
    • Complete Repairs at our own state-of-the-art facility
    • Onsite Repairs
    • Condition Monitoring
  • Manufacturing of Power Transmission and Distribution Equipments
    • Distribution Transformers up to 2.5 MVA 33 kV class.
    • Polymeric insulators up to 400 kV class.
    • Fiberglass crosses arms up to 33 kV class.
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Detailed Project Report
  • Basic Engineering
  • Detailed Engineering
  • Project Management including Procurement Assistance, Construction
  • Commissioning Supervision          

 

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

·         Commissioning of 15 MVA Injection Substation, Nigeria - 20 November, 2012

GTA has successfully commissioned another 15 MVA Injection substation in Nigeria. MD – NDPHC dedicated the 15 MVA substations to the people of Owutu and Imota. In addition, 240 nos. CSP transformers were handed over for service connections in the areas of Ipakodo, Agbowa, Ijede and Imota. The substation will solve the power woes for the people of Owutu and Imota.

 

Among those present at the ceremony were CEO - Ikeja Distribution Co., Field coordinator Engr. Oni, PC Engr. Ajayai, COO – GTA (EPC Contractor) Mr. Praveen Gupta and Business Manager of the area.

 

·         Formal commencement of GTA Power Transformer Repair facility - 06 June, 2012

In GTA, 7th June 2012 will be a remembered as a day, which has marked its golden footprints into the Power sector of West Africa. This day saw GTA formally inagurate the state-of-the-art Power Transformer Repair facility in the heart of the financial capital of Nigeria i.e. Ikorodu, Lagos. The facility is one of its kinds in the entire continent of Africa with repair and refurbishment capabilities of handing EHV Power Transformers of upto 150 MVA, 330 kV.  The said facility is an extension to the existing manufacturing of Polymeric Insulators, Fiber Glass Cross Arms and Metering Panels.

 

 

PARENT COMPANY

 

Skippers Electricals (Nigeria) Limited

Ebute Igbogbo Road, Abel Abu Point, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

 

 

AFFILIATE ADDRESS

 

 

 

TYPES OF CUSTOMERS

 

·         General Public

Group of Companies

 

 

PERFORMANCE RANKING

 

* Quality of Management:          GOOD

* Ethics & Integrity:                     GOOD

* Ownership Structure:               GOOD

 

 

FINANCES

 

The company’s Audited Accounts was not available as at the time of compiling this report. However, we advise that the maximum credit limit to be accorded to the company could be put at 200million US dollars ($200m USD). This opinion is as a result of the company’s performance in the industry it belongs to in Nigeria.

 

 

INDUSTRIAL OVERVIEW/ OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

 

Subject is operating in an industry with very great potentials. This sector in Nigeria has a lot to explore when it comes to the need for expansion, improvement of product quality, work force development and general technical expertise. Mainly, private individuals dominate this sector. Despite the huge capital required for setting up this investment, it has grown in its leaps and bounds over the decades in the nation, although, the efforts of the Federal Government cannot be ruled out. The government has put in place different policies that support private individuals to secure loans/ mortgages from banks and other financial institutions. However, to record a groundbreaking in this sector, foreign investors are inevitable.

 

This sector of the economy has great potentials for intending investors.

 

CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism)

 

Public Notice from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, Nigerian Prison Service, Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), National Agency for Food & Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) Etc.

 

No negative information on subject from the above agencies.

 

 

OFFICIAL REMARKS

 

Having carried out all necessary verifications on the company, our investigations revealed that GTA Engineering Nigeria Limited is duly registered in Nigeria with a registered address located at 13, Park Lane, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria, while its operational address is located at Ebute Igbogbo Road, Abel Abu Point, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria.

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.54.04

UK Pound

1

Rs.83.95

Euro

1

Rs.70.93

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

NIT

 

 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

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NB

New Business

 

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This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

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