Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has emerged as the Best Construction and Infrastructure Company of the Year in West Africa for the second consecutive year.

The award was presented in Lagos at the West Africa Innovation Awards, where the company outperformed competitors, including Micheleti Construction Ghana Limited and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, to secure the honour.

Chairman of the Awards Organising Committee, Canmil Chineme, said the award recognises a distinguished brand serving as a pillar in one of the subregion’s most critical industries.

According to him, such recognition promotes innovation and encourages superior customer engagement in line with global best practices.

Following consultations and evaluation by a panel of judges, the Governing Board of the West Africa Innovation Awards selected Julius Berger as the 2026 winner, citing the company’s contributions in innovation, professionalism and customer service excellence.

Reacting to the recognition, Julius Berger’s Director of Administration, Abdulaziz Isa Kaita, described the award as a reaffirmation of the company’s more than five decades of commitment to excellence, innovation, quality, safety and nation-building across Nigeria and the wider West African region.

Kaita thanked the organisers for the recognition, stating that the award represented more than a corporate achievement.

“Tonight, we celebrate more than concrete, steel and asphalt,” he said.

“We celebrate vision, resilience, and the transformative power of infrastructure in shaping economies, connecting communities, and improving lives.”

He added that infrastructure development remains a lasting legacy for the company.

“From iconic bridges and highways to airports, seaports, industrial facilities, hospitals, and other critical national projects, our journey has always been guided by one principle: building excellence and connecting futures,” he said.