Meet the CEOs of top construction companies in Nigeria in 2026
Nigeria's construction industry continues to play a major role in infrastructure development, with leading companies executing highways, bridges, railways, airports, commercial buildings and other large-scale projects. The post Meet the CEOs of top construction companies in Nigeria in 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .
In Nigeria's construction sector, the country's leading firms are at the forefront of major infrastructure projects. These CEOs and Managing Directors oversee contracts, engineering operations, and deliver complex constructions across the nation. Engr. Ziad Mouannes, Managing Director of Setraco Nigeria Limited, leads a civil engineering company specializing in roads, bridges, and public infrastructure.
Established in 1977, Setraco's projects include the dualisation of the Sapele–Ewu Road and the rehabilitation of Asaba International Airport's runway. Gilbert Sassine, CEO of Craneburg Construction Company Limited, oversees a portfolio of 13 projects, including Nigeria's Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport. Adedo Olalekan Adegoke, Managing Director of Black Diamond Engineering Limited, has overseen 31 projects, from luxury apartments to commercial buildings.
Giovanni Mello Grand leads Cappa & D’Alberto Plc, a construction firm with a portfolio of 40 projects, including prominent buildings such as Zenith Bank's headquarters and The Palms Mall. Lastly, Ramzi Chidiac, Managing Director of ITB Nigeria Limited, specialises in commercial developments, luxury residential properties, and industrial facilities.
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