A Study of Chinese Construction Projects in Nigeria And Work Efficiency

Abstract

China and Chinese owned firms as well as construction projects are not new in Nigeria. For instance, Chinese firm such as Chinese Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) has been in operation in Nigeria for decades now. The firm has undertaken several projects. In the 21 st century, CCECC has continued to win many contracts and is now competing with big names such as Julius Berger in Nigeria. However, the issue that has not been looked into is how efficient as well as effective is this Chinese firm in delivering these projects? Are they shortfalls witnessed in Chinese construction works? What makes Chinese firm increasing being sourced for today by Nigerian government? In other words, what are the advantages of sourcing for Chinese firm for Nigeria"s infrastructural development? Employing primary (interviews) and secondary sources (library materials-books, journal articles, government reports, memos, briefs etc) of data, this study examined the efficiency of Chinese construction firm (CCECC) and provided answers to the research questions above.