A group of certified Quantity Surveyors in the country has hailed leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc as beacon of excellence in infrastructural development.

Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors, NIQS Foundation, Olusegun Ajanlekoko, who made the declaration when he led the Board of Trustees of the Foundation on a courtesy visit to the construction company Tuesday, said, “this foundation is an offshoot of the NIQS. When NIQS turned 50, we thought about what we could use to impact the society, how our presence can be felt, and that was what led to the Foundation.”

Describing the NIQS Foundation as a new baby still growinghe 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. 

“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.

Saying that the construction Company stands as a beacon of excellence, Ajanlekoko welcomed the opportunity to partner Julius Berger.

“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.

He continued: 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.

The Chairman then 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,adding that,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.”

Speaking while welcoming them, Julius Berger’s Director of Administration, Alh. Dr. Abdulaziz Kaita, said,  “your presence here today is not just an acknowledgement of the Institution’s dedication to the values of excellence and professionalism, but a testament of your 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 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, fund education.

He further said the NIQS Foundation’s visit to Julius Berger has a 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.”

Also speaking at the event, the Director General, NIQS Foundation, Qs. Dr. Celestina Eke said, “The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Foundation is an independent organisation 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.

The Foundation, she continued, is registered as Incorporated Trustees under Part F, Section 823 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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