Tag: Nigeria infrastructure 2025

Why Nigeria Must Adopt a Lifecycle-Based Quality Control Model for Stormwater Infrastructure

The Paradigm Shift: Why Nigeria Must Adopt a Lifecycle-Based Quality Control Model for Stormwater Infrastructure By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) Nigeria, the economic powerhouse of Africa, is currently facing a crippling duality in its urban centers: rapid, uncontrolled urbanization juxtaposed with extreme climate vulnerability. The tragic consequence is chronic, destructive […]

Why the “Lowest Bidder Mentality” Undermines Quality in Nigerian Public Works

Why the “Lowest‑Bidder Mentality” Undermines Quality in Nigerian Public Works An in‑depth look at how price‑only procurement is eroding infrastructure, inflating corruption and stalling development By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) Introduction Nigeria’s roads, bridges, schools, and health‑care facilities are the physical backbone of a nation that aspires to become Africa’s […]