By Rabiu Sanusi
Radoc Construction Company has disclosed that it directly employs more than 1,300 staff, with an even larger number benefiting indirectly from its operations.
The company said between 93 and 94 per cent of its project workforce comprises people recruited from host communities.
The Managing Director of the company, Mr Doumit Ters, disclosed this during an engagement with journalists, explaining that Radoc prioritises local employment by engaging labourers, masons, carpenters, iron benders, foremen and other skilled workers from communities where it executes construction projects.
Ters clarified that most locally recruited workers were engaged for the duration of specific projects rather than as permanent employees.
However, those who demonstrate exceptional competence may be retained and redeployed to other project locations.
He said the arrangement enables host communities to benefit directly from construction activities through employment, income generation and opportunities to acquire practical skills, while ensuring that the company has access to workers familiar with the local environment.
Company Prioritises Quality Over Competition
On governmentla patronage and competition within the construction industry, the managing director said Radoc remained focused on demonstrating its technical capacity and delivering projects that meet required specifications rather than depending on any particular administration for contracts.
He maintained that the company’s priority was to build its reputation through quality workmanship, timely delivery and professional standards, adding that Radoc remained open to opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
“We do not have competition with other contractors; our competition is with quality,” he said, emphasising that the company welcomed independent media coverage of its projects to enable the public to assess its performance.
Ters also explained that some road construction challenges arose from environmental and technical conditions rather than the quality of materials used.
He cited high groundwater levels, particularly during the rainy season, as one of the factors capable of weakening road structures and damaging surfaces if adequate drainage measures were not provided.
According to him, such conditions might require specialised engineering interventions, including sand filter beds, stone base layers and drainage pipes, to control underground water and improve the durability of road infrastructure.
He said Radoc had, in some instances, voluntarily repaired damaged road sections even when the corrective work extended beyond the original contractual scope.
He stressed that the company considered such interventions necessary to achieve lasting results and maintain public confidence.
Radoc Highlights Community Development Initiatives
Beyond its contractual responsibilities, Ters said the company supported host communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives, including the construction of boreholes, schools and access roads to public facilities.
He cited an instance in Yankatsari where Radoc, while executing a surface-dressing road project, responded to a community request by constructing an additional access route measuring approximately 150 metres.
Ters said the intervention reflected the company’s belief that its contribution should extend beyond the completion of contracted projects to include practical support for the communities in which it operates.
He reaffirmed Radoc’s willingness to grant journalists access to its project sites and technical facilities, noting that independent observation and professional reporting would help showcase the company’s work, technical capacity and commitment to delivering durable infrastructure.
The managing director added that credible media coverage of ongoing and completed projects could increase public awareness of the company’s activities, strengthen confidence among prospective clients and create opportunities for further expansion across Nigeria.
Projects Manager Emphasises Sound Engineering Practices
In his remarks, the Projects Manager of Radoc Construction Company, Mr Shabbir Sharif Muhammad, highlighted the importance of sound engineering practices, proper project supervision and the use of appropriate construction methods in ensuring the durability of roads and other infrastructure.
Muhammad explained that successful project delivery required careful assessment of site conditions, particularly soil characteristics, groundwater levels and drainage requirements, before and during construction.
He said the company remained committed to applying appropriate technical solutions to address site-specific challenges while maintaining the standards required for quality and long-lasting infrastructure.
He added that effective supervision and continuous assessment of construction activities were essential to identifying potential problems early and ensuring that corrective measures were implemented where necessary.
According to him, Radoc’s approach combined technical expertise, local workforce participation and practical engineering solutions to improve project outcomes and deliver infrastructure that would serve communities over the long term.
The company reiterated its commitment to local employment, community participation, professional construction standards and the delivery of durable infrastructure as it continues to execute projects and explore new opportunities across Nigeria.
