Quantity surveyors praise Julius Berger's excellence in infrastructure development
  • January 29, 2025
  • Peace Akpobome
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Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has been hailed as a beacon of excellence in infrastructural development.

The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) Foundation, Olusegun J. Ajanlekoko, gave the commendation when he led the Board of Trustees of the Foundation on a courtesy visit to the construction company on Tuesday.

Speaking about the NIQS Foundation, Ajanlekoko said it’s an offshoot of the NIQS and was conceived when NIQS turned 50 and the members thought of what they could use to impact the society and how their presence could be felt.

Describing the NIQS Foundation as a new baby still growing, he said the group needed to look beyond the shores of their immediate environment for partnership opportunities with like-minded organisations.

“We needed to go beyond the shores of our own confinement and look at how we can partner, how we can extend synergies between ourselves and those who are progressive in the industry, those who have the same vision with us, and our first point of call was Julius Berger,” Ajanlekoko said.

“So, when we looked at those who we think can have the same goal, vision and can team up with us, Julius Berger came up on the front board,” he said.

The BOT chairman said Julius Berger stands as a beacon of excellence, even as he welcomed the opportunity to partner with the construction company.

“On behalf of the NIQS Foundation, we send our gratitude for the warm welcome and the opportunity to engage with you in the spirit of collaboration and mutual progress. We must say that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc stands as a beacon of excellence in infrastructure development, delivering projects that have significantly contributed to the growth and modernisation of Nigeria,” Ajanlekoko said.

“Your unwavering commitment to policies, sustainability and capacity building within the construction sector is commendable and serves as an inspiration to industry stakeholders including the NIQS Foundation,” he said.

The BOT chairman stated that the group’s visit to Julius Berger was driven by the desire to foster a strategic partnership that aligns with their shared objective of promoting excellence, professionalism, and innovation in the built environment.

“As a Foundation, we are committed to supporting initiatives that enhance capacity building, research and sustainable development in the quantity surveying profession and the construction industry at large,” he said.

Welcoming the BOT chairman and his entourage, Julius Berger’s Director of Administration, Alh. Dr. Abdulaziz Isa Kaita, said their visit was not just an acknowledgement of NIQS’ dedication to the values of excellence and professionalism, but a testament to its unwavering commitment to the growth and advancement of quantity surveying in Nigeria.

He said the NIQS Foundation has been a beacon of hope and progress in the field of quantity surveying, even as he acknowledged that the group’s efforts in promoting professional development, fostering innovation, and ensuring the highest ethical standards have been instrumental in shaping the landscape of construction and project management in Nigeria through its initiatives that empower young professionals and fund education.

He further said the NIQS Foundation’s visit to Julius Berger has great significance to the company “as it is an opportunity to strengthen our partnership and collectively explore ways to further the objectives of the Foundation”.

“We believe that this engagement will lead to fruitful discussions and actionable steps to empower the next generation of professionals and reinforce the value of quantity surveying in our national development,” Alh. Kaita said.

Also speaking at the event, the Director-General, NIQS Foundation, Dr. Celestina N. Eke, said the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Foundation is an independent organization formed by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and registered to carry out research and the necessity to improve the lives of individuals and create a better environment through research and alleviation programmes. She said the Foundation is registered as Incorporated Trustees under Part F, Section 823 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“This courtesy visit of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors to Julius Berger marks a significant step towards enhancing collaboration and communication within the construction industry. We express strong commitment to working together on future initiatives that promote professional development and address the challenges faced by quantity surveyors. This partnership is expected to contribute positively to the growth and advancement of the sector, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and sustainable construction projects in Nigeria. We believe this partnership will reinforce Julius Berger’s leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development,” she said.

Others on the delegation of the NIQS Foundation Board of Trustees to the event include NIQSF Secretary BOT, Osaretin Okoro; Secretary General of NIQS, Rotimi Bola Ojelade; former FCT Chairman, representing the NIQS President, Okaru Joseph A.; NIQSF BOT Member, Rabiu Suleiman Yusuf; Project Manager, NIQSF, Ihebuzor Uzomeshina Obinna; Learning, Research and Grant Writing, Tanko Muhammed Lawal, and NIQSF Desk Officer to NIQS Foundation, Taofeek Bunmi Adefisayo,

Also on the Julius Berger delegation, led by Alh. Kaita, were the Chief Risk Officer, Shakira Mustapha; Human Resource Coordinator, Mohammed Nasiru; Gabriel Victor Idah; Mary Helen Wumba; Emmanuel Isibor, and Olivia Uzoma.

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