Overview & Core Business

Black Pelican Group, formally known as Black Pelican Limited, is an interior-solutions company in Nigeria serving both residential and commercial markets. It was incorporated in November 2003 and began operations in May 2004. The company started by introducing high-quality bathroom fittings to Nigeria and has since expanded into broader interior solutions, including design, product sourcing, installation, logistics, and wellness equipment.

Subsidiaries & Divisions

Black Pelican operates through several subsidiaries, each focusing on a specific aspect of its business:

IL Bagno – Offers high-end interior finishes, representing top European manufacturers in Nigeria.

Bathrooms Direct – Distributes affordable sanitary wares, tiles, kitchen fittings, and doors for middle- and lower-income markets.

Bagno Technik – Handles engineering and installation services, with trained engineers and installers for plumbing and fittings.

BPL Logistix – Manages logistics including packaging, freight, customs clearance, and customer deliveries.

BPL Wellness – Focuses on wellness and fitness solutions, and is the exclusive distributor of Technogym equipment in Nigeria.

Leadership & Governance

Key leadership figures include:

Michael Adekunle Owolabi (MFR) – Managing Director and CEO.

Adetola Owolabi – Executive Director and COO.

Bolaji Osunsanya – Chairman, Board of Directors.

Other board members include Olusola Adeola, Simi Osinuga, and Bayo Sanni.

Michael and Adetola Owolabi are also among the company’s shareholders.

Presence, Reach & Operations

Headquarters: Based in Lekki, Lagos.

Showrooms: Multiple in Lagos, including Victoria Island and Ajah/Lekki-Epe Expressway.

Abuja Branch: Located in Gaduwa, Gudu District.

Team Size: From just 3 employees at inception, the company has grown to about 170 employees across Lagos and Abuja.

Milestones, Recognition & Strategy

Celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024, themed “20 & Timeless.”

Established purpose-built showrooms of international standard.

Opened a large design centre in Abuja, spanning around 6,000 m² — one of the largest in Nigeria.

Runs permanent installation and after-sales teams to support customers.

Invests in capacity building by sending consultants abroad for training and organizing industry seminars.

Has announced plans to expand into manufacturing as part of its future growth strategy.

Challenges & Public Perception

The group’s main challenges relate to sourcing premium-quality materials, managing logistics, and ensuring consistent service delivery across projects. Its integrated model — spanning product supply, installation, and after-sales — means effective coordination among subsidiaries is essential. Despite these challenges, Black Pelican is widely regarded as a leading player in Nigeria’s interior solutions and design industry.