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Every road construction is always being done na a white foreigner. I won't see this as an issue if all Nigerians are employed. Is it not wrong to bring foreign workers to a country where majority of the people are jobless?

A good point but local contractors mismanage the funds, it's a case of one too many. They divert the funds to personal use , marrying new wifes, building new houses and buying more cars . Will not pay qualified people to work for them and will not buy equipment to do the job, na to chop am

Lol

A very good question I must say,op ..

Every year, Nigerian universities and polytechnics releases thousands of Civil engineering graduates into the labour market......But when it comes to road construction,such contracts are awarded to foreign expertise......

If not for wuru-wuru and a channel through which they normally siphon money meant for such road constructions,I don't get the meaning in this madness.

Local contractors are good at building substandard roads

baconline:
A good point but local contractors mismanage the funds, it's a case of one too many. They divert the funds to personal use , marrying new wifes, building new houses and buying more cars . Will not pay qualified people to work for them and will not buy equipment to do the job, na to chop am

It still comes down to incompetence and being bereft of ideas. When you dont know what to do with wealth, the next thing you do is to steal it or marry new wife and engage in other irrelevant and irresponsible things. Its a Black and Arab thing.

AdvocateWriter:
Every road construction is always being done na a white foreigner. I won't see this as an issue if all Nigerians are employed. Is it not wrong to bring foreign workers to a country where majority of the people are jobless?

Most major construction companies are foreign owned, so you get to see them during construction.

Sonnobax15:

A very good question I must say,op ..

Every year, Nigerian universities and polytechnics releases thousands of Civil engineering graduates into the labour market......But when it comes to road construction,such contracts are awarded to foreign expertise......

If not for wuru-wuru and a channel through which they normally siphon money meant for such road constructions,I don't get the meaning in this madness.

Are the contract awarded to foreign expatriates or foreign owned companies

Sonnobax15:

A very good question I must say,op ..

Every year, Nigerian universities and polytechnics releases thousands of Civil engineering graduates into the labour market......But when it comes to road construction,such contracts are awarded to foreign expertise......

If not for wuru-wuru and a channel through which they normally siphon money meant for such road constructions,I don't get the meaning in this madness.

Please polytechnics can't graduate engineers
No polytechnic have a department or faculty of engineering please

mrvitalis:
Please polytechnics can't graduate engineers
No polytechnic have a department or faculty of engineering please

. Don't say what you don't know bro .... I'm an OND holder of civil engineering technology,via Delta state Polytechnic,ozoro....

Mumu majority tribes of Nigeria.
Look at TINUBU speech at the g20 begging the world for support.

Majority tribes blackmen they do like teenage girls always needing support.

They can't do stuff without the help of whiteman, they just plenty for nothing

mrvitalis:
Please polytechnics can't graduate engineers
No polytechnic have a department or faculty of engineering please

You should have put in your opinion.
There is faculty of engineering and engineering department in polytechnics

OlujobaSamuel:
You should have put in your opinion.
There is faculty of engineering and engineering department in polytechnics

That's impossible oga

Sonnobax15:
. Don't say what you don't know bro .... I'm an OND holder of civil engineering technology,via Delta state Polytechnic,ozoro....

Civil engineering technology and civil engineering are world apart not the same thing

Pharmaceutical technologist and a pharmacist are not similar in any way

A nurse and a doctor are not similar in any way

That technology at the end meant something

AdvocateWriter:
Every road construction is always being done na a white foreigner. I won't see this as an issue if all Nigerians are employed. Is it not wrong to bring foreign workers to a country where majority of the people are jobless?

They will construct rubbish

baconline:
A good point but local contractors mismanage the funds, it's a case of one too many. They divert the funds to personal use , marrying new wifes, building new houses and buying more cars . Will not pay qualified people to work for them and will not buy equipment to do the job, na to chop am

If you as either the president or governor or minister/commissioner of works, prefer to award road contracts to ill equiped companies and approve the licenses of local construction companies with One bulldozer as their equipment, you already know what you're doing.

Most local construction companies are paperweight. Most are proxies for top politicians and workers at the ministry of works. They're nothing but conduit pipes to syphon money. Real Nigerian engineers trying to open shops here, seldom make it because contracts won't come unless you have a very big politician on your board.

Recently, I have also noticed that most Lebanese and Arab construction companies in this country are here to loot with the governors. Go to the north. They're in charge, and all they do is to get huge contracts, get payments into their offshore accounts and share proceeds with corrupt politicians. They have "offices" all over Abuja. Essentially, using the foreigners is very lucrative for those in power .

Kdon2:
They will construct rubbish

That's a big lie it's more of a cultured thing

Nigerians pipeline engineers work chemical work, electrical work na mere transportation engineer that won't work

It's more of culture... 99% of those white guys are not even engineers most are technicians

Most companies hire them to look credible
Same way expensive school higher white as principals

mrvitalis:
Civil engineering technology and civil engineering are world apart not the same thing

Pharmaceutical technologist and a pharmacist are not similar in any way

A nurse and a doctor are not similar in any way

That technology at the end meant something

You sha love argument.
Nigerian polytechnics have faculty of engineering not engineering technology and there are departments of engineering.
Some polytechnics offer building technology and still have civil engineering. A simple Google search will help.
I'm not speaking on opinion, but facts that are verifiable

Modified;
Agric. & Bio-Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical /Electronics Engineering
Industrial Maintenance Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mineral and Petroleum Engineering
Welding and Fabrication Engineering

A simple Google search, I got the above from Yabatech
Same if you check other polytechnics (state or federal)

OlujobaSamuel:
You sha love argument.
Nigerian polytechnics have faculty of engineering not engineering technology and there are departments of engineering.
Some polytechnics offer building technology and still have civil engineering. A simple Google search will help.
I'm not speaking on opinion, but facts that are verifiable

Oga it's faculty of engineering technology

No polytechnic can have faculty of engineering... It's impossible... It's like a nursing school having department of surgery

mrvitalis:
Oga it's faculty of engineering technology

No polytechnic can have faculty of engineering... It's impossible... It's like a nursing school having department of surgery

See another fallacy, where did you get faculty of engineering technology??
Are you pulling out stuffs from thin air or what is a proven fact
What do you think would be written on their cert??
HND in Civil engineering not civil engineering technology

AdvocateWriter:
Every road construction is always being done na a white foreigner. I won't see this as an issue if all Nigerians are employed. Is it not wrong to bring foreign workers to a country where majority of the people are jobless?

Those whites are contractors not engineers. Engineering is done before construction. The engineer is a designer

AdvocateWriter:
Every road construction is always being done na a white foreigner. I won't see this as an issue if all Nigerians are employed. Is it not wrong to bring foreign workers to a country where majority of the people are jobless?

why not apply for the contract?

mrvitalis:
Civil engineering technology and civil engineering are world apart not the same thing

Pharmaceutical technologist and a pharmacist are not similar in any way

A nurse and a doctor are not similar in any way

That technology at the end meant something

Godddddd . Take a look at what this nigha is arguing about . Proudly and ignorantly arguing blindly about something he knows nothing about . Abeg go sleep my guy...

OlujobaSamuel:
You sha love argument.
Nigerian polytechnics have faculty of engineering not engineering technology and there are departments of engineering.
Some polytechnics offer building technology and still have civil engineering. A simple Google search will help.
I'm not speaking on opinion, but facts that are verifiable

Modified;
Agric. & Bio-Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical /Electronics Engineering
Industrial Maintenance Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mineral and Petroleum Engineering
Welding and Fabrication Engineering

A simple Google search, I got the above from Yabatech
Same if you check other polytechnics (state or federal)

. Bro,leave that guy alone...He just loves arguing blindly . He should come to Polytechnics here in Delta state so that his ignorance can be healed once and for all

AdvocateWriter:
Every road construction is always being done na a white foreigner. I won't see this as an issue if all Nigerians are employed. Is it not wrong to bring foreign workers to a country where majority of the people are jobless?

MANY roads in Nigeria have been constructed by indigenous Nigerian-owned companies, though the sector still faces competition from foreign firms. Notable examples include:

1. LaraLek Ultimate Constructions This company, led by Olalekan Adebiyi, has completed significant road projects in Lagos State. These include the 10-lane Oshodi-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, the Ayobo-Ipaja Road, and the Aboru-Abesan Link Road. LaraLek is recognized for its lasting impact on infrastructure in Lagos, with a reputation for high-quality projects.

2. Dutum Construction Company: Another prominent indigenous firm, Dutum, has been actively involved in road construction projects across Nigeria. The company emphasizes using local resources and aims to enhance Nigeria's construction industry by reducing reliance on foreign firms.

3. Setraco Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company, has built several roads across Nigeria. Notably, they constructed the East-West Road that spans the Niger Delta region, improving transportation and connectivity in that area.

4. Gerawa Global Engineering, based in Kano, has undertaken significant projects in Northern Nigeria. For example, they were responsible for the Bichi Township Roads in Kano State and the rehabilitation of the Nguru-Gashua-Bayamari Road in Yobe State. These projects highlight their growing influence in the construction sector.

5. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), another key player, has constructed roads such as the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in collaboration with other companies. Their strong local integration makes them a significant contributor to Nigeria's infrastructure development.

Even Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, while often perceived as foreign, operates with a strong local presence and employs many Nigerians. They have completed major projects like the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road upgrade.

These companies highlight the growing capacity of indigenous firms to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. However, challenges such as funding and competition from foreign contractors remain significant barriers to the dominance of local companies in Nigeria's construction sector.

Kdon2:
They will construct rubbish

SHUT UP THERE, IGNORAMUS.

MANY roads in Nigeria have been constructed by indigenous Nigerian-owned companies, though the sector still faces competition from foreign firms. Notable examples include:

1. LaraLek Ultimate Constructions This company, led by Olalekan Adebiyi, has completed significant road projects in Lagos State. These include the 10-lane Oshodi-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, the Ayobo-Ipaja Road, and the Aboru-Abesan Link Road. LaraLek is recognized for its lasting impact on infrastructure in Lagos, with a reputation for high-quality projects.

2. Dutum Construction Company: Another prominent indigenous firm, Dutum, has been actively involved in road construction projects across Nigeria. The company emphasizes using local resources and aims to enhance Nigeria's construction industry by reducing reliance on foreign firms.

3. Setraco Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company, has built several roads across Nigeria. Notably, they constructed the East-West Road that spans the Niger Delta region, improving transportation and connectivity in that area.

4. Gerawa Global Engineering, based in Kano, has undertaken significant projects in Northern Nigeria. For example, they were responsible for the Bichi Township Roads in Kano State and the rehabilitation of the Nguru-Gashua-Bayamari Road in Yobe State. These projects highlight their growing influence in the construction sector.

5. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), another key player, has constructed roads such as the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in collaboration with other companies. Their strong local integration makes them a significant contributor to Nigeria's infrastructure development.

Even Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, while often perceived as foreign, operates with a strong local presence and employs many Nigerians. They have completed major projects like the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road upgrade.

These companies highlight the growing capacity of indigenous firms to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. However, challenges such as funding and competition from foreign contractors remain significant barriers to the dominance of local companies in Nigeria's construction sector.

baconline:
A good point but local contractors mismanage the funds, it's a case of one too many. They divert the funds to personal use , marrying new wifes, building new houses and buying more cars . Will not pay qualified people to work for them and will not buy equipment to do the job, na to chop am

LOUD MOUTHED IGNORAMUS.

MANY roads in Nigeria have been constructed by indigenous Nigerian-owned companies, though the sector still faces competition from foreign firms. Notable examples include:

1. LaraLek Ultimate Constructions This company, led by Olalekan Adebiyi, has completed significant road projects in Lagos State. These include the 10-lane Oshodi-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, the Ayobo-Ipaja Road, and the Aboru-Abesan Link Road. LaraLek is recognized for its lasting impact on infrastructure in Lagos, with a reputation for high-quality projects.

2. Dutum Construction Company: Another prominent indigenous firm, Dutum, has been actively involved in road construction projects across Nigeria. The company emphasizes using local resources and aims to enhance Nigeria's construction industry by reducing reliance on foreign firms.

3. Setraco Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company, has built several roads across Nigeria. Notably, they constructed the East-West Road that spans the Niger Delta region, improving transportation and connectivity in that area.

4. Gerawa Global Engineering, based in Kano, has undertaken significant projects in Northern Nigeria. For example, they were responsible for the Bichi Township Roads in Kano State and the rehabilitation of the Nguru-Gashua-Bayamari Road in Yobe State. These projects highlight their growing influence in the construction sector.

5. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), another key player, has constructed roads such as the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in collaboration with other companies. Their strong local integration makes them a significant contributor to Nigeria's infrastructure development.

Even Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, while often perceived as foreign, operates with a strong local presence and employs many Nigerians. They have completed major projects like the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road upgrade.

These companies highlight the growing capacity of indigenous firms to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. However, challenges such as funding and competition from foreign contractors remain significant barriers to the dominance of local companies in Nigeria's construction sector.

Kemetian:
SHUT UP THERE, IGNORAMUS.

Several roads in Nigeria have been constructed by indigenous Nigerian-owned companies.

Notable examples include:

1. LaraLek Ultimate Constructions This company, led by Olalekan Adebiyi, has completed significant road projects in Lagos State. These include the 10-lane Oshodi-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, the Ayobo-Ipaja Road, and the Aboru-Abesan Link Road. LaraLek is recognized for its lasting impact on infrastructure in Lagos, with a reputation for high-quality projects.

2. Dutum Construction Company: Another prominent indigenous firm, Dutum, has been actively involved in road construction projects across Nigeria. The company emphasizes using local resources and aims to enhance Nigeria's construction industry by reducing reliance on foreign firms.

These companies highlight the growing capacity of indigenous firms to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. However, challenges such as funding and competition from foreign contractors remain significant barriers to the dominance of local companies in Nigeria's construction sector.

Then the question is unnecessary and self serving

This is why school can feel like scam sometimes.

Our engineers knows the definition, they know who made the first road, the types of road and so on, but they can do it, has never done it.

ONE THING I'VE REALISED IS THAT MOST NIGERIANS KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS COUNTRY.

ALL THEY KNOW IS 'TINUBU', 'APC', 'DANGOTE', 'CHIDINMA ADETSHINA', 'PETER OBI', 'ATIKU', 'ASAKE', 'DAVIDO', 'BURNA BOY', 'WIZKID'.

FINISH.

ASK THEM TO NAME ONE INDIGENOUS COMPANY THAT BUILDS ROADS, OUT OF THE 20 OR MORE WE HAVE........NOTHING.

CLUELESS.

HOPELESS.

TUFIAKWA.

Kemetian:
MANY roads in Nigeria have been constructed by indigenous Nigerian-owned companies, though the sector still faces competition from foreign firms. Notable examples include:

1. LaraLek Ultimate Constructions This company, led by Olalekan Adebiyi, has completed significant road projects in Lagos State. These include the 10-lane Oshodi-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, the Ayobo-Ipaja Road, and the Aboru-Abesan Link Road. LaraLek is recognized for its lasting impact on infrastructure in Lagos, with a reputation for high-quality projects.

2. Dutum Construction Company: Another prominent indigenous firm, Dutum, has been actively involved in road construction projects across Nigeria. The company emphasizes using local resources and aims to enhance Nigeria's construction industry by reducing reliance on foreign firms.

3. Setraco Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company, has built several roads across Nigeria. Notably, they constructed the East-West Road that spans the Niger Delta region, improving transportation and connectivity in that area.

4. Gerawa Global Engineering, based in Kano, has undertaken significant projects in Northern Nigeria. For example, they were responsible for the Bichi Township Roads in Kano State and the rehabilitation of the Nguru-Gashua-Bayamari Road in Yobe State. These projects highlight their growing influence in the construction sector.

5. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), another key player, has constructed roads such as the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in collaboration with other companies. Their strong local integration makes them a significant contributor to Nigeria's infrastructure development.

Even Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, while often perceived as foreign, operates with a strong local presence and employs many Nigerians. They have completed major projects like the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road upgrade.

These companies highlight the growing capacity of indigenous firms to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. However, challenges such as funding and competition from foreign contractors remain significant barriers to the dominance of local companies in Nigeria's construction sector.

You should have mentioned the founders name to back up your point rather than throw everything at them, you only mentioned the name of the first company and examples of the road constructed.
Btw, RCC and JB are not indigenous company, RCC has its parent company in Switzerland, while JB is owned by Germans.
Craneburg Construction is also an indigenous company you could have mentioned, learnt it's owned/founded by the late Chizoba Wigwe (Herbert's wife)

OlujobaSamuel:
You should have mentioned the founders name to back up your point rather than throw everything at them, you only mentioned the name of the first company and examples of the road constructed.
Btw, RCC and JB are not indigenous company, RCC has its parent company in Switzerland, while JB is owned by Germans.
Craneburg Construction is also an indigenous company you could have mentioned, learnt it's owned/founded by the late Chizoba Wigwe (Herbert's wife)

I don't need to mention the name of the owners of the companies. When you list foreign companies, do you list the names of the founders?

Plus RCC has been in Nigeria since 1956, and are like JB. Majority of their staff are Nigerians including engineers.

There comes a point when you simply regard such companies as INDIGENOUS firms, especially when their staffing, including senior staffing, is overwhelmingly Nigerian.

Thanks for the Craneburg addition.