Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has further reinforced its reputation for quality project delivery after receiving two prestigious awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to road construction, engineering excellence and infrastructure development in Nigeria.

The company was named Road Construction Company of the Year at the Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Conference organised by Transport Day Newspaper.

On the same day, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, presented Julius Berger with an Award of Excellence for its significant contributions to engineering practice and infrastructure development across the country.

At the Transport Day conference, which attracted key stakeholders in the transportation and logistics sector, including representatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), and Lagos State University’s School of Transportation and Logistics, the organisers commended Julius Berger for its consistent commitment to quality and professionalism.

The publisher of Transport Day Newspaper described the award as a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to excellence, noting that Julius Berger has continued to deliver world-class projects irrespective of their complexity.
He cited landmark projects such as the Bodo-Bonny Road and the Opebi-Mende Road in Lagos as examples of the company’s exceptional performance.

Delivering the keynote address, Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, stressed the need for a fully integrated multimodal transportation system in Nigeria. He advocated stronger links among road, rail, maritime, pipeline and aviation transport to enhance national economic growth.

Dr Oyeyemi congratulated all the award recipients and urged them to sustain their efforts toward improving Nigeria’s transportation sector.

The Road Construction Company of the Year award was received on behalf of Julius Berger by the company’s Region West Technical Officer, Rasheedat Anifowoshe, and Civil Engineer Kolawole Olaleye.

The recognition underscores Julius Berger’s enduring commitment to delivering high-quality road infrastructure and engineering solutions that promote safety, economic growth and national connectivity.

Through the successful execution of major road and bridge projects nationwide, the company continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria’s transportation network.
At the separate event organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, held at the University of Lagos with the theme, Building Nigeria from Within, Julius Berger received an Award of Excellence in recognition of its outstanding record in project delivery across the country.

The programme brought together engineering professionals, academics and industry stakeholders to examine the role of indigenous expertise, innovation and technical excellence in driving national development.

In her remarks, Chairman of the NSE Lagos Branch, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, commended Julius Berger for its consistent delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects nationwide.
She highlighted landmark projects, including the Opebi-Mende Road in Lagos and several flyover bridges in Port Harcourt, noting their positive impact on mobility, urban development and economic activities.

The company’s profile was also showcased during the event, with organisers describing Julius Berger as an integrated construction company renowned for executing complex projects using advanced engineering techniques and internationally certified quality management systems. Its sustained investment in innovation, workforce training and capacity development was identified as a major factor behind its leadership in Nigeria’s construction industry.

Speaking during the vote of thanks, the company’s Project Coordinator, Fatima Kosemani, expressed appreciation for the recognition and reaffirmed Julius Berger’s commitment to supporting the engineering profession through excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

The twin awards further reinforce Julius Berger’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading construction companies and recognise its sustained contributions to the development of the country’s transport infrastructure and engineering sector.