…Again…. institute’s president commends company for its
business integrity, ethical and statutory compliance
Last weekend in Lagos, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc won the ‘Corporate PR
Ambassador of the Year 2019’ from the chartered regulator of public relations
practice in Nigeria, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
At a well-attended event held in Lagos Sheraton Hotel, the Nigerian Institute of
Public Relations, NIPR described Julius Berger Nigeria as a leading construction
company offering integrated solutions and related services specialising in executing
complex works that require the highest level of technical expertise and Nigeria-
specific knowhow.
In the citation to justify the company’s qualification for the prestigious award, the
President and Chairman of Council of the NIPR, Malam Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo,
FNIPR, said:
“…since its pioneering project in 1965, Julius Berger has played a pivotal role
in the development of Nigeria’s industrial and civil infrastructure. The
company utilises state-of-the-art construction methods and technologies to
ensure that quality and innovation are prioritised for the benefit of clients. Just
as Julius Berger has never failed to deliver its projects with remarkable
success in the country, so has the company also been in total compliance
with the highest expected standards and ethics for the advancement of the
practice of public relations in line with the NIPR Act.
It is worthy of note that this is the second time that this coveted award is
being bestowed by the NIPR on this truly worthy company and great patriotic
corporate citizen, because of its unwavering compliance with excellence and
best practice in its operations”.
The President of the NIPR noted that Julius Berger Nigeria’s core competence
covers all project phases, including planning, design, engineering, construction,
maintenance and operation for infrastructure, industry and building projects, adding
that, “Julius Berger’s business is supported by vertically integrated operations
which augment efficiency and timely project execution,” NIPR said subsidiaries
and additional facilities make it possible to realise multifaceted construction projects
at the highest level of performance.
In presenting the Award to the company, the Institute said that alongside the
certification of the International Standards Organisation, IOS, Julius Berger won the
Award in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the growth and development
of the NIPR.
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Speaking while presenting the Award to Julius Berger represented by the CompanySecretary, Barr. Mrs Cecilia Madueke and Head, Media Relations, Prince MosesDuku, the Institute’s President, Mallam Muhktar Sirajo said: “Julius Berger hasbeen a consistent supporter and implementer of the spirit and letter of theobjectives and mandate of the NIPR. Their support for the work of the NIPRhas been overwhelming. We appreciate them.”Other organisations such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigerian CommunicationsCommission, the NLNG, Nigerian Breweries, Nigerian Bottling Company (CocaCola) and some personalities alongside staff of the NIPR also bagged diverseawards at the event tagged “2019 Annual Presidential Dinner and Awards.”
