… as BRANDNIGERIA recognises engineering giant for sustained brand strength, infrastructure contributions
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has retained its position as Nigeria’s leading brand in the building and construction services category at the 2026 BRANDNIGERIA Top 50 Brands Awards, marking its 11th consecutive year of winning the sector award.
The recognition, presented at a ceremony held at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, acknowledges brands demonstrating sustained excellence, market leadership and significant industry contributions.
Julius Berger recorded a Brand Strength Management (BSM) score of 55.4, retaining its position as the country’s most valuable brand in the building and construction services category.
Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of Top 50 Brands Nigeria, Taiwo Oluboyede, attributed the company’s continued recognition to its technical expertise, delivery of landmark infrastructure projects and commitment to innovation and sustainability.
He noted that Julius Berger had earned the confidence of Nigerians over several decades through engineering excellence and its contributions to national development.
Oluboyede described the company as an important partner in Nigeria’s infrastructure development, adding that its projects continue to shape communities and support economic growth across the country.
Receiving the award on behalf of Julius Berger, the company’s Director of Administration, Dr. Abdulaziz Kaita, expressed appreciation to the organisers and commended the assessment process leading to the recognition.
Reflecting on the company’s more than five decades of operations in Nigeria, Kaita highlighted its contributions to the development of critical infrastructure and iconic national assets.
“For over 50 years, Julius Berger has contributed significantly to the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure across the country”, he said.
He also reaffirmed the company’s commitment to innovation, capacity development and technical excellence, describing these as key elements of its operations.
In his remarks, Oluboyede further described Julius Berger as a brand whose engineering legacy is evident in roads, bridges, buildings and other critical infrastructure across Nigeria.
“Julius Berger is the brand that has literally helped build Nigeria’s skyline. It is a strong and dependable brand whose legacy can be seen in roads, bridges, buildings and other critical infrastructure across the nation”, he said.
Other industry stakeholders at the ceremony also acknowledged the company’s sustained presence in the construction sector.
Among them was the Chief Executive Officer of Ladybird Advertising, Mrs. Bunmi Oke, who commended Julius Berger for maintaining its reputation for quality, reliability and excellence.
The latest award further reinforces Julius Berger’s standing in Nigeria’s construction industry, recognising its longstanding engineering operations and contribution to the country’s infrastructure development.