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History
OGL Holding
THE STORY OF ONE MAN
The story and success of the OGL Group are linked to that of Oswald Louéké, his career, his journey, his expertise and his entrepreneurial commitment.Today, the OGL Group consolidates its activities and opportunities within an expert holding company through operations in the fields of telecommunications, agro-industry, banking and real estate, mainly in Africa, but also in other continents. The OGL Holding company was set up in 2012 to support the various operating businesses in which its founder is involved in. With its TELECOMMUNICATIONS, REAL ESTATE, OIL AND GAS and PRIVATE EQUITY divisions, it covers a wide spectrum of activities on the African continent and in other regions of the world.
Mr. Oswald Louéké, Founding Chairman
OUR VALUES
A more Balanced and
Sustainable Economy
The OGL Group is committed to both economic growth and social responsibility. We believe that it is possible to achieve both of these goals simultaneously.
Pursuing Harmonious
Growth
Investing in a wide variety of industries and sectors helps to reduce risk and exposure to fluctuations in any one market. Supporting social and environmental initiatives helps to ensure that the growth is beneficial to all stakeholders.
Promoting Responsible
Business Practices
Investing in sustainable businesses that create jobs and contribute to economic growth, supporting social programs that improve the lives of people and promote environmental protection. These are some steps taken by the Group to achieve a better world.
It all started with telecommunications
Oswald Louéké, a graduate of INSET, now Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), began his career in the technologies sector before diversifying into other areas of activities.In 2001, he founded the pan-African magazine Réseau Telecoms, then the annual conference Africa Telecom People. The adventure lasted for 13 years. In 2010 he created TELSIG, a company dedicated to ICT regulation.
Banking and Agribusiness
In 2014, Oswald Louéké acquired a stake in BGFIBANK, a leading financial institution in Central Africa. He has been a member of the board of directors of its Beninese branch since that same year and was appointed chairperson in 2019.At the same time, he invested in an agro-industrial company processing cashew nuts, NOVAREA. He supports this company in its modernization process with the contribution of institutional players such as the World Bank and the IMF.
Real Estate
In 2015, the group completed its first real estate investment in Mauritius. Other operations would soon follow on the African territory, but also in France.Today, its real estate investments are growing in scale and diversifying geographically and into both residential and commercial properties.
OGL HOLDING
The OGL Holding company was set up in 2012 to support the various operating businesses in which its founder is involved.With its TELECOMMUNICATIONS, REAL ESTATE, OIL AND GAS and PRIVATE EQUITY divisions, it covers a wide spectrum of activities on the African continent and in other regions of the world.