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Chris Ijeli
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Chris Iwegbu Ifechukwude Ijeli | |
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| Alma mater | University of Benin |
| Occupations | Civil engineer, business executive |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Employer | Dorman Long Engineering Limited |
| Title | Managing Director and CEO |
Chris Iwegbu Ifechukwude Ijeli is a Nigerian civil engineer and business executive. He is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dorman Long Engineering Limited, one of West Africa’s oldest engineering and fabrication companies involved in oilfield equipment, structural steel, and EPC projects.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Ijeli studied civil engineering at the University of Benin, earning a Bachelor of Engineering in 1984 and a Master of Engineering in Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Health Engineering in 1989.[3]
Career
[edit]Dorman Long Engineering
[edit]In October 2023, Ijeli was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Dorman Long Engineering Limited, succeeding previous leadership and overseeing operations across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.[1][2][4][5] He has over 38 years of experience in civil and structural engineering, having managed EPC projects valued above US$1.5 billion. His leadership has emphasized **local content development**, **skills transfer**, and **infrastructure modernization** within Nigeria’s oil, gas, and construction sectors.[6]
Previous roles
[edit]Before returning to Dorman Long, Ijeli held senior executive roles at Makon Engineering, Nivafer Steel Construction, and Energy Works Technology, where he directed large-scale fabrication and EPC contracts for multinational clients.[3]
Achievements
[edit]Under his leadership, Dorman Long celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024, unveiling a refreshed corporate identity and highlighting contributions to landmark projects such as the Niger Bridge, refinery components for NLNG, and modular platforms for Shell and ExxonMobil.[7] In 2025, Ijeli championed Dorman Long’s partnership with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to enhance professional training and youth capacity building through technical internships and scholarships.[8] He later signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the NSE to institutionalize collaboration on industrial standards and professional certification programs.[9]
Recognition and impact
[edit]A 2024 feature by BusinessDay Nigeria described Ijeli as “one of the engineers redefining industrial resilience and indigenous capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas fabrication sector.”[6] Energy Focus Report also profiled his leadership as “a shift towards sustainability, inclusion, and energy transition awareness within West Africa’s engineering supply chain.”[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Engineering firm appoints Ijeli as managing director". The Guardian Nigeria. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Dorman Long Engineering appoints new MD, director". The Punch. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ a b "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 Nigeria. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Dorman Long appoints Ijeli as MD". The Sun Nigeria. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Ijeli's strategy to retool Dorman Long for industrial transformation". BusinessDay Nigeria. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ a b "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.