The 2024 edition of the Annual Builders Week of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), kicked off on Monday with advocacy visits to the head office of Julius Berger and construction site of Lubell Construction, in Abuja.
National President of the Institute, Sir. Alderton Ewa Ewa, restated the commitment of the institute to ensuring compliance and professionalism in the industry.
While thanking the management of Julius Berger for the warm reception accorded the NIOB Team, President of the Institute, Bldr. Sir. Alderton Ewa Ewa commended Julius Barger for adhering to best practices in the industry, saying that the NIOB will continue to work with responsible organizations toward the promotion of the building profession.
“On behalf of the Nigerian Institute of Building, I wish to express our appreciation for the opportunity given to us to visit and establish closer ties with the revered Julius Berger Nigeria.”
He said the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) will continue to provide direction and seek to influence policy matters through its advocacy, adding that it will improve the institute’s standing and wellbeing of its members.
Bldr Ewa Ewa, who described Julius Berger as a major stakeholder in the building and construction industry said the NIOB will work with the organization to ensure entrenchment of professionalism while attaining the goals of the Institute.
“We will work with Julius Berger to provide sustainable shelter that will address the housing needs of the nation through research, development and global best practices,” he stated.
Bldr Ewa Ewa further commended Julius Berger for creating jobs to Registered Builders: “As an Institute, we appreciate the opportunity given to a number of our members to be part of your labor force and even occupying key positions,” he said, adding that the integral role played by the company in shaping the groundwork for progress through construction of significant industrial and civil infrastructure is commendable.
