Nigeria’s construction industry is changing, and women are increasingly becoming part of the leadership driving that change.

The Technical Director, Fincrete Global Company Ltd and Country Manager, VELOSIT GmbH & Co. KG, Engr. Abiola Ayanwenu, is prominent among women driving the change.

Her work sits between two worlds: a Nigerian company developing the local market and a German construction technology brand bringing specialised solutions into the country.

Through Fincrete Global Company Ltd, VELOSIT’s products and technologies are being promoted within Nigeria, with solutions designed for applications including waterproofing, concrete repair and structural protection.

For Ayanwenu, this is more than simply introducing products to the market. Her engineering and construction project management background allows her to approach the work from a technical perspective, understanding the challenges professionals face and the importance of selecting suitable construction solutions.

Her professional journey has also given her experience beyond the boardroom. From her work with Beton-Bau Nigeria Limited to projects connected to major institutions, she has developed an understanding of the practical demands of construction and project delivery.

Today, that experience supports her responsibilities as Technical Director at Fincrete and Country Manager for VELOSIT.

Her position is also significant from a gender perspective.

Construction remains an industry where women are still underrepresented in many technical and senior leadership roles. Ayanwenu’s position demonstrates a different reality that women can build technical careers, take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to the growth of international construction technologies in Nigeria.

For younger women looking towards engineering and construction, her career provides a visible example of how technical expertise can develop into leadership.

And as Fincrete Global Company Ltd continues to push VELOSIT’s technology in Nigeria, Ayanwenu is part of a growing group of women helping shape not only the future of construction, but also who gets to lead it.