Contract and clarity: Navigating Project Procurement in Nigeria webinar

Procurement is the backbone of successful project delivery, yet in Nigeria’s built environment, it remains one of the most complex and misunderstood aspects of construction and infrastructure development. This webinar on Wednesday 28 January brought together seasoned professionals to unpack the realities of project procurement in Nigeria, from contractual pitfalls and ethical dilemmas to reform opportunities.

Designed for project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers, and built environment professionals, this content explores how procurement practices shape project outcomes, influence stakeholder relationships, and impact cost, quality, and timelines. Through moderated discussion and audience Q&A, attendees gained practical insights into navigating procurement challenges, improving contract clarity, and fostering transparency in the Nigerian built environment, a system often marked by ambiguity.

Whether you are or will be managing public infrastructure, private developments, or transitioning into entrepreneurial roles within the Nigeria built environment, this webinar content offers a platform to learn from real-world experiences and engage with reform-minded professionals. Hosted by Charity Arisokwu, an award-winning project management professional with extensive experience in Nigeria’s construction sector, the session was both insightful and actionable.

Exploring Nigeria’s project procurement landscape in this dynamic webinar: unpacking challenges, contracts, ethics, and reform with expert insights and real-world perspectives.

 

Webinar resources

The panel have kindly allowed their presented material to be made available for viewing. The webinar recording on Vimeo and the slides on Slideshare, will soon be available in our APM resources area and also embedded below for reference.

The questions submitted during the broadcast are being reviewed, and as an additional resource the answers will be added shortly were possible.

This webinar is suitable for professionals with an advanced level of experience. 

 

Speaker panel

Engr Bashir Abdulrahman ICE, COREN, Managing Director, SafeR Project Ltd

Bashir Abdulrahim is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 15 years of distinguished experience driving excellence in infrastructure delivery, asset management, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). As the Managing Director of SafeR Project Ltd since 2019, Bashir has led transformative strategies that have propelled the company to the forefront of sustainable construction and operational success.

His career spans high-impact roles across Nigeria and the UK, including senior leadership at Bouygues Construction Nigeria Ltd, where he oversaw landmark projects like the NLNG Head Office in Abuja and Jabi Lake Mall. In the UK, Bashir served as Senior Contracts Manager at Colas Ltd, managing complex capital works for councils such as Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, and Westminster.

Armed with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Finance from the University of Portsmouth, and professional recognition from COREN and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Bashir blends technical mastery with strategic insight. His leadership is defined by innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of quality.

Whether steering multimillion-pound projects or mentoring multidisciplinary teams, Bashir Abdulrahim remains a trailblazer in shaping resilient, future-ready infrastructure.

 

QS Bridget Musa, FNIQS, RQS, MBA, Commercial Director, Cosgrove Investment Limited - LinkedIn

Bridget is a forward-thinking Commercial Director with nearly two decades of experience driving commercial excellence across Nigeria’s construction and real estate sectors. At Cosgrove Investment Limited, she leads the company’s commercial strategy, ensuring financial discipline, contract integrity, and sustainable growth.

A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FNIQS) and a Registered Quantity Surveyor (RQS), Bridget combines her technical depth and MBA-honed business acumen to influence boardroom decisions, lead high-performing teams, and shape the future of project procurement in Nigeria.

Host
Charity Arisokwu is a dynamic Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience leading complex construction and real estate projects across Nigeria. With a full membership with the APM, PMP certification, an MSc in Construction Project Management, and an MBA, she brings strategic insight into procurement, planning, and stakeholder engagement. From luxury smart buildings to multimillion-dollar developments, Charity has built a reputation for delivering results with precision and purpose in the Nigerian Built Environment.

As host, she brings her deep industry knowledge and passion for transparent project delivery to the forefront of this vital conversation.

Charity is an APM Built Environment Interest Network volunteer.