Julius Berger Aims To Be The Gateway Partner For European Companies

Nigeria’s leading engineering and construction firm, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, has announced its readiness to serve as a strategic gateway partner for European companies.

The company aims to de-risk market entry and accelerate project execution for technology, engineering, and capital investment partners globally.

Speaking at the recently concluded Eurocham Annual Conference and Expo 2026 in Lagos on Thursday, Filipe Lopes of the company’s Strategic Business Development Department, who represented the Director of Corporate Development, Jochen Stolle, stated that beyond construction, Julius Berger possesses an integrated delivery platform offering end-to-end Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services, as well as design management.

He added that local content compliance, workforce integration, permitting, regulatory interfaces, and stakeholder management, coupled with support to protect bankability and financing processes, and proven delivery systems aligned with international Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Quality Standards, ensure the company’s successful project delivery, whether local or offshore.

Lopes further disclosed that the company employs time-tested and proven collaboration models. “On our collaboration models, Julius Berger embarks on technology partnerships by integrating European systems, equipment, and digital solutions into projects where we are the lead,” he explained.

Continuing to elaborate on Julius Berger’s collaboration models, Lopes mentioned that the company also participates in Consortium Bids for projects.

This includes the joint pursuit of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) for sovereign and large private sector projects. He added that for project finance and concession vehicles, there is always room for co-development, construction, and lifecycle delivery.

Other aspects of their collaboration models, he continued, include serving as a local execution partner for European EPCs and facilitating proof-of-concept deployments for pilot projects.

Highlighting landmark projects undertaken and delivered by Julius Berger, the Business Development strategist said, “We have delivered on the famous FAMFA Office Tower here in Lagos, Midstream Jetty also in Lagos, the Second Niger Bridge, Azura Power Plant in Edo State, as well as the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids Plant in Rivers State. And very soon, our feat on the landmark Bodo-Bonny road will be made public.”

He added that, with its Tier-1 integrated capabilities, Julius Berger has a proven track record of delivery for federal, state, multinational, and private clients across Nigeria.

Lopes concluded by stating that Julius Berger is seeking proven European technologies ready for emerging markets, long-term partners, aligned with sustainable infrastructure and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives, co-development of solutions adapted to local contexts, and partners committed to lifecycle thinking.

According to its President, Yann Gilbert, Eurocham Nigeria, the European Business Chamber Nigeria, is the foremost platform uniting European companies operating across diverse sectors in Nigeria.

It was established to strengthen business ties and to serve as the collective, united voice of European business in Nigeria.

“At Eurocham, we promote dialogue with Nigerian stakeholders, policymakers, and institutions, ensuring that the perspectives and contributions of European businesses are well represented in discussions that shape Nigeria’s economic environment,” the President stated.

He further disclosed that, as of the conference date, Eurocham represents a vibrant membership base of over 70 Corporate members and 19 Associate members, spanning the energy, technology, agriculture, consulting, and manufacturing sectors.

“Our mission is to foster trade, drive investment, and promote sustainable growth while creating a favourable and enabling business environment for our members to thrive,” he added.

Gilbert called for greater regulatory clarity, consistency, and effective execution to strengthen investor confidence and improve the operating environment for European businesses in Nigeria.

Emphasising that Eurocham’s priority remains policy stability and execution, he stressed the need for faster resolution of regulatory issues, stronger public-private dialogue, and better alignment between government policies and investor needs.

Amidst numerous company exhibition stands at the Eurocham event, Julius Berger’s booth attracted significant attention. Eurocham’s President led a team of visitors to make inquiries about the company’s services, with Lopes, Julius Berger’s Senior Executive for Strategic Business Development, Ndifreke Ukochio, and the Head of the Corporate Communications Department, Dr James Agama, on hand to receive them.

Distinguished business executives, government officials, and diplomatic personnel who graced and participated at the conference and exhibition event included the Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria PLC, Head of Trade and Investments at the EU Delegation to Nigeria, Rikard Hordeman, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso, Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, and Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources, Hon. Sesi Whingan, CEO of Nairametrics, Ugodre Obichukwu, Royal Danish Consul General, Jette Bjerrum, Consul General of France, Laurent Favier, Consul General of Germany, Daniel Krull, Commercial Counselor of the Austrian Embassy, Barbara Lehninger, Head of the Foreign Trade Office in Nigeria, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Justyna Sitarska, Policy Advisor, Economic Affairs and Public Diplomacy – Consulate General of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lagos, Opeyemi Oriniowo, and CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria (APMT) and VP of Eurocham, Frederik Klinke, among many others.