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Local furniture maker and interior design expert 'Interior Options (IO) 'has reiterated its commitment to the development and uplift of made -in -Nigeria furniture. The days of going to abroad before getting good home and office furniture and interior designs are over 'assured company Managing Director 'Mrs. Muni Shonibare 'during the company 's 2009 Open Day that held penultimate Saturday in Lagos.

Shonibare said IO would not relent on its effort towards producing quality and world standard furniture materials that would make made -in -Nigeria goods acceptable to all.

"We pride ourselves on having something for everyone. Our goal is to inspire our clients ' emotional well -being and provide a productive ambience that reinforces their image through choice of furniture and interior design. IO Furniture reputation for creativity 'innovation 'design and quality has firmly established it as one of the top five furniture and interior design companies in Nigeria with over 20 years of experience. Outfitting homes 'offices 'hotels airports lounges 'restaurants 'apartment buildings 'showrooms and boutiques 'IO has proven its mettle 'versatility and variety of product and services," she echoed.

Corroborating Shonibare 'the Executive Director 'Ms. Funmi Shobo 'said manufacturing was the nerve centre of their business and that cutting edge technology and using best -grade materials have been the IO strength that elevated it to the current leadership position.

"Manufacturing is a core aspect of our business. Our client can rely on the quality of our products to elevate the quality of their spaces. IO furniture is designed and manufactured using cutting edge technology facility in Lagos. Made in Nigeria with passion 'IO continues to make important contribution to the development and appreciation of furniture manufacturing and interior design in Nigeria 'and in so doing socio -economic growth of the country," she expressed.

The Consular General of the Italian Embassy 'Antonio Giandomenico 'who was the special guest of honour 'along side with prominent Nigerians from the banking sector 'telecommunications 'oil and gas and other corporate organisations 'graced the occasion that was tagged "Celebrate your space". The event gave ample opportunity to the visitors and guests to see the IO range of innovative furniture particularly its and contemporary range of made -in -Nigeria furniture.

The Consular General commended IO for the brilliant design in the showroom and urged them to step up the pace. Also joining words with him was a businessman and client 'Mike Onyechi 'who described the works as "very good and pretty."

He said '"I 'm very highly impressed to see that a Nigerian firm can do something like this instead of bringing them from abroad 'spending our hard earned currency abroad. I am highly impressed Nigeria has something of this nature going on and I pray people will patronise them and give them enough courage to establish to the highest turn 'I give them kudos.

"Government has to establish a factory of this nature 'at least to encourage and employ youths and offer facilities to improve rather than go abroad spending our hard earned money."