Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has raised the bar in the industry as the company is set for Cotonou, Republic of Benin, where it is breaking new grounds with a highbrow contract to rehabilitate access roads and crossings in the burstling commercial city.
The company’s Managing Director, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter, who broke the news recently, stated in his Linkedin page that, “We have embarked on a historic journey, stepping into Cotonou, Republic of Benin, with a prestigious contract for the rehabilitation and improvement of access roads and crossings.“
Stressing that the delibrate expansion into new territories marks a significant milestone in Julius Berger’s strategic growth plan, Dr Richter added that “the development reinforces our commitment to building a better future through infrastructure beyond Nigeria.“
He added that, “as we continue to drive our company forward towards our growth aspirations, we take our first steps out of Nigeria, into Cotonou, Republic of Benin, with the award of this contract.“
Continuing, the Managing Director said, “the registration of our regional Branch Office marks a milestone achievement in Julius Berger’s strategic growth planning, building on our history of partnership and progress through enabling infrastructure by extending our impact beyond Nigeria,“ even as he urged all stakeholders saying, “together, let‘s pave the way for progress.“
Already, preparations are upbeat at Julius Berger offices in Nigeria and site in Cotonou where the First Site Yard near Godomey and the Second Site Yard for the asphalt plant of the company would be located.
To underscore its preparation efforts, needed staff including engineers have been hired as well as HSE plan already finalised. To crown it all, a statutory notice to the contractors to proceed has been received from the Beninoise government.
In accordance with the announcement, the Board of Julius Berger at its meeting held December 6, 2022 approved the establishment of the branch office to be situated at the parelle “d” de la 3eme tranche de la residence des Ambassades les Cocotiers de la reserve no1 – 12eme Arrondissement Commune de Cotonou, Benin Republic and the appointment of Mr. Alexander and Mr. Christophe Fierens as Branch Representatives.
