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Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has been lauded for consistently earning positive media coverage, a recognition attributed to the company’s professionalism and deliberate, strategic engagement with the press, according to the President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and Vanguard Editor, Eze Anaba.
Anaba made the remarks in Lagos over the weekend during Julius Berger’s annual dinner with senior media executives at Sky Restaurant, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. “Your robust and strategic interactions with the press is a professional beauty to align with. We are always ready to partner with your company,” he said, noting that Julius Berger remains a benchmark for transparency and responsible corporate communication.
Representing the Managing Director, Julius Berger’s Director of Administration, Alhaji Dr Abdulaziz Isa Kaita, expressed gratitude to the media for their support throughout the year. “In all, you have demonstrated that we are upping our partnership for the progress of the larger Nigerian community and our company,” he said. Kaita also called for deeper collaboration as the company continues to champion innovation, engineering excellence, and capacity development.
The 2025 Julius Berger Nigeria Plc Annual Media Parley continued in Abuja with a keynote by Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali M. Ali, titled Public Relations and the Media: The Missing Link. Ali emphasized the need for a sustained relationship between PR practitioners and journalists, built on trust, mutual respect, and value creation.
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He highlighted the difference between journalism and public relations, noting that while journalists pursue truth, PR manages perception and reputation. Using Julius Berger as an example, Ali said, “Established trust encourages journalists to actively seek the company’s perspective during controversies,” and stressed that compelling story framing remains the strongest bridge between PR and the media.
Dr Kaita further reaffirmed Julius Berger’s contributions to national development, citing iconic projects like the Eko Bridge, Third Mainland Bridge, and Abuja–Kano Expressway. He also highlighted the company’s collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University on cold recycling technology, an innovation recognized internationally by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Editors and senior journalists from top media houses including ThisDay, BusinessDay, The Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian, Daily Trust, and Nairametrics attended the events in Lagos and Abuja, underscoring the strength of the enduring partnership between Julius Berger and Nigeria’s media community.
