Julius Berger Wins Construction Company of the Decade Award

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has been named the Best Construction and Infrastructure Company of the Decade at the West Africa Innovation Awards, a significant recognition of the company’s legacy of engineering excellence, sustainability leadership, and sectoral impact across Nigeria and West Africa.

The recent award ceremony, held in Lagos, was organised to celebrate brands demonstrating exceptional innovation, professionalism, and operational excellence in the subregion. Julius Berger emerged as the top-performing company ahead of other leading infrastructure firms in a closely evaluated selection process that spotlighted its contributions to national development.

According to Mr. Cammil Chineme, Chairman of the Award Organising Committee, the selection of Julius Berger reflects the company’s industry-defining influence. “We salute your courage and uncommon professionalism,” he said.

“Julius Berger has moved from one conquest to another, consistently pushing the boundaries of construction service delivery in Nigeria.”

Over Five Decades of Infrastructure Leadership

Julius Berger’s presence in Nigeria spans over 50 years, with a project portfolio that includes landmark bridges, highways, airports, and public infrastructure that underpin economic and social activity across the country. Dr. Abdulaziz Kaita, company’s Director of Administration, who received the award on behalf of the management, highlighted key milestones that solidify the company’s strategic significance.

“We built the first bridge in Lagos in 1965, and that bridge—Eko Bridge—remains structurally sound today despite decades of heavy use,” he said.

He further emphasised Julius Berger’s technical innovation, citing the firm’s pioneering introduction of cold recycling technology in Nigerian road construction—a method that cuts down resource consumption by up to 90 percent. The success of this technique has led to its inclusion in the curriculum at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, affirming its academic and industrial value.

This latest recognition aligns with Julius Berger’s long-standing reputation for quality delivery, fiscal responsibility, and stakeholder engagement. While financial metrics were not disclosed at the event, the company’s recent annual reports indicate consistent revenue growth, stable EBITDA margins, and ongoing investments in project innovation and human capital.

In a move to clarify corporate structure, Dr. Kaita addressed misconceptions about the company’s international operations: “Julius Berger International is a subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. It is not a separate entity but an integral part of our service delivery framework.” This statement aims to reassure investors and partners of the coherence in the firm’s global operations and governance.

Investor Outlook: A Stable Brand in a Volatile Market

The recognition further strengthens investor confidence in Julius Berger’s brand equity and market positioning, particularly at a time when Nigeria’s infrastructure sector is increasingly seen as a lever for economic diversification and job creation. The award also signals a continued alignment between Julius Berger’s strategic priorities and national development goals, making it a firm to watch in future public-private infrastructure partnerships.