CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE TABLE OF Julius Berger is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary since incorporation as CONTENTS a Nigerian Company. We commemorate this milestone with an ongoing strong commitment to our clients, staff, partners and communities. Building off 4 Chairman’s Introduction our strong history, Julius Berger will continue innovating and advancing to remain a key contributor to Nigeria’s 6 Projects Footprint growth and development. 8 Milestones & Achievements 34 Our Social Responsibility 36 Our Innovations for the Future 38 Managing Director’s Closing Note JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS | CONTENTS 3 CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE Since that historic moment, Julius Berger For Julius Berger, no challenge has been has continued to make huge strides, too big, no job too complex. We have Mutiu Sunmonu all the while adapting to the needs of constructed some of Nigeria’s most the country and its development goals. iconic structures and demanding Chairman Starting with a single bridge project, engineering feats; project after project, swiftly expanding into road construction, we have proven ourselves to be a followed by the construction of ports, reliable partner equipped with the dams, water supply schemes and technical knowhow and organizational industrial plants, and with the conception edge to deliver quality solutions. Such of Abuja as the Federal Capital Territory, excellence has been made possible turnkey construction of infrastructure by the dedication and skill of our staff, and high-rise buildings, then soon after the professionalism and vision of our executing oil & gas and power industry management and by our operational CHAIRMAN’S projects, Julius Berger has transformed foresight and investment into sustainable itself into a provider of comprehensive domestic solutions, underscored by our construction solutions, with an extensive backward integration across key areas of and diverse portfolio covering the areas our value chain and greater group structure. of infrastructure, buildings and industrial INTRODUCTION construction as well as the provision of As I present to you this brochure, I feel facility services. an overwhelming sense of pride and inspiration. I invite you to look back over From a single project team in Nigeria, the past 50 years that have preceded While the signing of the contract for we have grown to become a renowned us, and reflect with us, the significance Nigerian company, one of the country’s of Julius Berger’s contributions on construction of the Eko bridge in 1965 largest private employers, a leader in Nigeria’s physical and economic growth marks Julius Berger’s entry into Nigeria, corporate governance and an industry and on each and every Nigerian alike – it is the company’s incorporation as a pacemaker. Today, Julius Berger sets and envision with us, a future filled with the benchmark for health and safety, even greater possibilities. Nigerian entity, on February 18, 1970, innovation and high standards in that paved the way for the five decades the construction sector – positively supporting key areas of Nigeria’s growth of solid growth and achievement, which and advancement while maintaining a we now commemorate. strong sense of responsibility towards the quality of our work and its greater impact on our fellow Nigerians. 4 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT | JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS | CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 5 CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE PROJECTS FOOTPRINT Over the past five decades, Julius Berger has left its mark across all 36 States in Nigeria. We have worked in all geopolitical areas, to reliably deliver quality construction solutions, no matter the scope or challenge. We are proud to have successfully constructed some of the country’s most significant infrastructure, industrial facilities and buildings, combining tried-and-true engineering principles with the latest methodologies and building innovations. Our unique company structure, extensive resources and years of experience support our ability to continue undertaking ambitious and diverse construction projects across Nigeria, including the pioneering of works in remote locations. Julius Berger is committed to continually expanding its reach, to deliver buildings and infrastructure to the highest standards of quality for lasting results. Airport Expressway LAGOS ABUJA Since its pioneer project, the Eko Further to the inauguration of Abuja as Bridge, Julius Berger has remained Nigeria’s new capital in 1991, Julius a pivotal contributor to the growth Berger has reliably supported the FCT and functioning of Lagos State. We in realizing its master plan. We have have developed much of the key carried out major construction work, infrastructure including main roads, including for roads, bridges, reservoirs bridges and buildings, which stand and water courses, residential and Admiralty Alexander Link-Bridge Central Bank Lagos Office Petroleum Technology strong in supporting the megacity. administrative buildings, to quite Development Fund literally build the city. 6 PROJECTS FOOTPRINT | JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS | PROJECTS FOOTPRINT 7 MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS 1965 1968 Julius Berger has played an integral role in building the Julius Berger Tiefbau AG is awarded Commissioning of the Second Mainland foundations for progress and development in Nigeria through the contract for the construction of the Bridge, symbolically named Eko Bridge “Second Mainland Bridge” the construction of major industrial and civil infrastructure. The pioneering design, high quality and We have built important road networks, essential bridges, This milestone marks the beginning of Julius timely completion set standards against Berger’s success story in Nigeria. which Julius Berger is still measured today. vital buildings and key landmarks, all of which augment the achievement of a modern-day Nigeria. We have established numerous manufacturing facilities, which promote local content, increase domestic production and ultimately contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth. And through it all, we have empowered our staff through investments in long term training and education, which not only sharpen their skills, but also contribute to the overall human capital development of Nigeria. IMAGE ABOVE: Eko Bridge, Lagos 8 MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS | JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS | MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS 9 CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE Contract award for the vast Lagos Julius Berger Nigeria Ltd. Inner Ring Road system is incorporated Turnkey construction for the Volkswagen assembly plant With this award Julius Berger starts Thus transforming into a Nigerian entity kicks off offering complete projects, from 28km Itoikin-Epe road commissioned one source, comprising planning, as the company begins to execute Julius Berger’s first industrial engineering, preparation, coordination complex and diverse projects nationwide. The road links towns in a particularly contract. Construction includes the and construction. difficult swampy terrain and includes plant facility and ancillary buildings. the construction of four small bridges. 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Award for first major project outside of Lagos and first contract for damn construction Works commence on the 920m Repair of the Onitsha Bridge is Falomo Bridge Jebba Road Bridge commissioned The 500m long and 25m high Laminga Dam, completed in just seven weeks with a spillway system, water-treatment plant An integral part of the traffic network plan The road bridge serves as a vital Using a temporary bailey structure, and 48km pipeline distribution network. for Lagos, connecting Kingsway Road on infrastructure opening up the North- the company is able to quickly support Ikoyi Island with Victoria Island, crossing South highway trunk, from Niger Nigeria to reconnect the East and West Five Cowrie Creek. State to Lagos State. of the country. 10 MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS | JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS JULIUS BERGER 50 YEARS | MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS 11 CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE CELEBRATING THE PAST, INNOVATING THE FUTURE Tin Can Island Port commissioned, just 18 months after the project’s inception Close to 6,000 staff work around the clock for months Award for the Sapele Port Warri bypass Award for the Langtang at a stretch to achieve commissioned Water Supply Schemes the unbelievable feat of Comprising six berths, with constructing a modern five general cargo and one Thus completing the Water supply systems for Pankshin port facility against a very roll-on / roll-off platform, port-hinterland route. and Langtang towns, each with challenging time schedule. with a length of 200m each. an earth dam, water treatment plant, storage tanks and 75km of pipelines. 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Warri port is completed supporting the development of the oil & gas industry Construction begins on the Delta Steel The port comprises six berths, offering plant in Warri a real transshipment alternative to the Nigeria’s first steel plant and major pillar in bottleneck in Lagos. the government’s industrialization plans. Julius Works begin on the Berger is responsible for the civil works and infrastructure of the later constructs the administration building new capital of Abuja of the Delta Steel Company Ltd. Starting with a Bailey bridge, which enables