Gbolahan Awolaru is a visionary business leader and frontline expert in public procurement, infrastructure projects, and facilities management.

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Experience

A Brief Introduction

As Chief Executive Officer of Thane International Services LTD, he has spent more than 15 years shaping and delivering capital projects that strengthen public institutions and national development outcomes. His work spans federal ministries, multilateral agencies, and blue-chip corporations, blending technical precision with fiscal integrity and strategic foresight. With a career built on trust, transparency, and transformation, Mr Awolaru represents the best of Africa’s new generation of pragmatic nation-builders — those who understand that infrastructure is not just physical, but institutional.

The Leader Behind the Thane Standard

Gbolahan Awolaru is a distinguished executive with a deep and proven record in public procurement systems, large-scale construction, and facilities optimisation. Educated in the United Kingdom and trained in accounting, oil & gas finance, and project management, he brings a rare multidisciplinary insight into the business of infrastructure, connecting the dots between governance, finance, and delivery.

As CEO of Thane International Services Ltd, he oversees complex, multi-sector projects that demand precision, transparency, and partnership. His leadership has positioned Thane as one of Nigeria’s most credible names in infrastructure delivery and facilities management, with clients that include federal agencies, state governments, and multinationals.
Gbolahan, as he is addressed by associates, is known for his strategic clarity, his commitment to ethical contracting, and his uncompromising pursuit of quality and compliance.

He believes that accountability is the true foundation of every durable structure.

Crafting Excellence for Generations: The Bespoke Builder

Thane International Services Ltd is more than just a company; it’s a commitment to customer satisfaction and a promise of unwavering dedication to providing innovative solutions.

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Government Procurement

Mr. Awolaru is a recognized expert in public-sector procurement systems, advising ministries, departments, and agencies on how to achieve transparency, competitiveness, and compliance.
He has led procurement strategies that align local projects with global best practices and ISO standards, ensuring that every contract delivers measurable public value.

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Infrastructure Project Leadership

Under his leadership, Thane International has delivered landmark infrastructure across housing, education, energy, and healthcare sectors. He is respected for managing multi-disciplinary teams that meet cost, time, and quality benchmarks — while aligning each project with the strategic vision of the client institution.

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Facilities Management

Mr. Awolaru’s facilities management approach is grounded in efficiency, foresight, and sustainability. From national hospitals to educational institutions, his frameworks help organizations extend asset lifecycles, reduce operational costs, and maintain uninterrupted service delivery.

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Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

He is a vocal advocate of smart partnerships between government and private enterprise, leveraging innovation and capital to unlock infrastructure at scale.

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Corporate Governance & Risk Oversight

A certified member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and a trained accountant, Mr. Awolaru integrates financial stewardship and compliance into every project phase — making Thane International synonymous with credibility.

Projects

A portfolio of high-impact projects delivered across key federal, state, and multinational institutions—each executed with transparency, precision, and a commitment to public value.