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Julius Berger’s Luminary Soirée 2026 to Examine The Lagos Proposition

Bennett Oghifo Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., will convene senior leaders from the development, engineering, finance, public and private sectors at its Luminary Soirée 2026, scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026,

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. will host the Luminary Soirée 2026 on September 9, 2026, in Lagos. The event, themed "The Lagos Proposition | Unlocking Value in a City in Transformation," aims to explore the opportunities, investments, and infrastructure needs shaping the future of Lagos. The city's rapid expansion is creating new growth corridors and investment opportunities beyond traditional markets.

The Luminary Soirée brings together senior leaders from various sectors to discuss the value creation, sustainable growth, and the engineering sector's readiness to deliver projects at scale. The event will feature remarks from Julius Berger's Managing Director, Engr. Dr. Peer Lubasch, and a keynote address from a representative of the Lagos State Government.

A high-level panel discussion will cover topics such as emerging premium development districts, collaboration between government and private developers, addressing the needs of the middle-income market, and the standards required for quality project delivery. Julius Berger's Strategic Business Development Unit emphasized the company's commitment to contributing to Nigeria's urban growth discourse.

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