Chris Iwegbu Ifechukwude Ijeli
| Chris Iwegbu Ifechukwude Ijeli | |
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| Born | |
| 🏫 Education | University of Benin |
| 💼 Occupation | Civil engineer, business executive |
| 📆 Years active | 1984–present |
| 👔 Employer | Dorman Long Engineering Limited |
| Title | Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer |
Chris Iwegbu Ifechukwude Ijeli is a Nigerian civil engineer and business executive. Since October 2023, he has served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dorman Long Engineering Limited, an engineering and fabrication company operating in Nigeria.[1][2]
Early life and education
Ijeli studied civil engineering at the University of Benin. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1984 and a Master of Engineering degree in Water, Wastewater and Environmental Health Engineering in 1989.[3]
Career
Ijeli has worked in the engineering and construction industry for several decades. According to Dorman Long Engineering, he has held management positions in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects in Nigeria.[3]
Before joining Dorman Long Engineering, he held executive positions at Makon Engineering, Nivafer Steel Construction and Energy Works Technology.[3]
In October 2023, Dorman Long Engineering announced his appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.[1][2][4][5]
BusinessDay reported in 2024 that the company under Ijeli's leadership had focused on expanding engineering capacity, workforce development and local content initiatives within Nigeria's industrial sector.[6]
Activities
In 2024, Dorman Long Engineering marked its 75th anniversary and introduced a revised corporate identity while highlighting projects completed by the company during its history.[7]
In January 2025, Dorman Long Engineering and the Nigerian Society of Engineers announced a partnership aimed at professional development and engineering training.[8]
In March 2025, representatives of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Dorman Long Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation on engineering training and professional development.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Engineering firm appoints Ijeli as managing director". The Guardian. Lagos. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dorman Long Engineering appoints new MD, director". The Punch. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Engr. Chris Ijeli – Board of Directors". Dorman Long Engineering. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Chris Ijeli to Lead Dorman Long Engineering to Next Frontier". Business Post. Lagos. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Dorman Long appoints Ijeli as MD". The Sun. Lagos. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ijeli's strategy to retool Dorman Long for industrial transformation". BusinessDay. Lagos. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nigerian Industrial Powerhouse Dorman Long Engineering Celebrates 75 Years of Partnerships and Progress". Energy Focus Report. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "NSE partners with Dorman Long Engineering for capacity building". Nigerian Society of Engineers. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "NSE signs MoU with Dorman Long Engineering Limited in Lagos". Nigerian Society of Engineers. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
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