Enterprises
Kakatar Group
Azibaola Robert founded Kakatar Group, formerly Mangrovetech, in 2002. From a small firm it has grown into one of Nigeria's biggest indigenous construction companies, with major infrastructure projects in Abuja including the Maitama Extension District and Kyami.
It began as a consulting firm built on his work brokering peace between oil companies and host communities, moved into furniture and woodwork, and then into civil engineering and construction. It later moved its head office to Abuja and in 2013 took the Kakatar name; the group includes Kakatar CE, Kakatar EL and Kakatar Electrics. kakatargroup.com
Other ventures. He also founded OnePlus Holdings, an investment and holding company; Greetings Media, owner of Greetings Radio and TV; and the Give 'n' Take lottery.
Zeetin Technologies
Zeetin Technologies designs and produces precision spare parts and high-end metal fabrication. Its goal is to design and build Nigeria's first automotive engine, heavy-duty equipment and machines, and electric cars.
Awards & Honours
Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE)
NSE
Vanguard Innovator of the Year 2021
2021
AEIAN Award of Honour
AEIAN
APWEN Award
APWEN
Sun Newspaper Award
The Sun
Ecosystem-Friendly Industrialist Award
Industry award
Watch
Videos of Azibaola Robert's fellowship investiture, his expedition documentary and a visit to his old school.
In the Press
Selected coverage of Azibaola Robert's work in engineering, the environment and public life.
More Coverage
Day Azibaola enlightened Bayelsa grassroots on climate change — Vanguard, January 2024
Climate change: Azibaola takes campaign against deforestation to grassroots — ThisDay, January 2024
Zeetin founder Azibaola Robert urges collaboration after COP28 as he bags award — Legit
Zeetin founder receives The Sun award for public service — NAN News, December 2023
Niger Delta environment in dire straits, says Robert — ThisDay, October 2023
Engineering code must address emerging challenges, says Robert — ThisDay, August 2023
Zeetin founder charges young engineers to contribute to Nigeria's tech development — Vanguard, February 2023
Leverage on available facilities to improve prowess, Azibaola charges engineers — ThisDay, February 2023
Azibaola to former President Jonathan: May you find peace always — Vanguard, January 2023
Azibaola's bonfire to protect Niger Delta environment — Vanguard, July 2022
Azibaola Robert's expedition into Niger Delta forests — ThisDay, June 2022
Technology, not politics, will drive industrialisation in Nigeria, Africa – Robert — Vanguard, June 2022
I won't stop the production of electric cars – Engr Robert — Vanguard, May 2022
Why we're establishing automobile plant in Abuja — The Sun
Niger Delta: Azibaola seeks community awareness on forest, wildlife preservation — The Guardian
Expert launches campaign to protect Niger Delta forest, wildlife — Leadership
Nigeria may experience shortage of oxygen soon, environmentalist warns — Daily Trust
Niger Delta businessman begins 14 days deep forest expedition in Bayelsa — The Sun
Vanguard's award means a lot to us as a company – Azibaola Robert — Vanguard, February 2022
Azibaola Robert awarded Innovator of the Year 2021 by prominent newspaper — Legit
Why we honoured Zeetin Engineering founder Azibaola Robert with FNSE – President — Vanguard, December 2021
When NSE inducted lawyer into the engineering profession — New Telegraph
Establishing engineering firm my childhood dream – Azibaola Robert — Frontline News
Award-winning Azibaola Robert stakes $100 on Segun Arinze to fail 'hitting a nail' challenge — The Guardian