Building Africa's infrastructure with excellence, integrity, and innovation since 1993
Engineering Excellence. Indigenous Strength. Global Standards.
Sykes Group is a wholly indigenous engineering and infrastructure group based in Nigeria, providing world-class services to private clients, institutional partners, and government agencies across Africa. With decades of operational experience, Sykes Group has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, and performance in the delivery of critical energy and civil infrastructure.
Originally established in 1993 and restructured in 2025, Sykes Group operates through two specialized subsidiaries: Sykes Energy and Sykes Construction. We offer turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) services.
Years of Excellence
Specialized Subsidiaries
Projects Completed
9001:2015 Certified
Includes modular refineries, tank farms, fuel terminals, gas processing plants, roadways, water infrastructure, and commercial structures.
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Committed Sykes Engineering Limited in Lagos, Nigeria
Completed first fuel depot construction project in Port Harcourt
Diversified into civil construction with road and drainage contracts in Lagos
Began regional expansion planning across West Africa
Reacquired modular refinery partnership with Fynefield Petroleum
Appointed new Group Managing Director and Chairman
Restructured into Sykes Group with subsidiaries: Sykes Energy and Sykes Construction
Expanding our footprint across West Africa with a focus on sustainable infrastructure
Guiding Sykes Group with expertise, vision, and integrity
Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Nelson Esike assumed the role of Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sykes Group in 2025 as part of the company’s strategic restructuring initiative. Prior to this appointment, he had been instrumental in the company’s growth, bringing nearly two decades of experience in energy, energy infrastructure, construction, and project management. His portfolio includes leading roles on prominent turnkey projects across Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the United States.
Group Chairman, Sykes Group
Providing strategic leadership and governance oversight with more than four decades of experience in engineering and infrastructure development. A veteran of both the public and private sectors, his expertise spans civil construction, petroleum engineering, and large-scale public works. He played a pivotal role in the founding of Sykes Engineering Limited in 1993 and was instrumental in establishing its early reputation for technical excellence, operational integrity, and quality delivery.
Guiding Sykes Group with strategic oversight and governance
Board Member, Sykes Group
Chinenye Udeh is the Managing Partner at Blue Ribbon Law Practice, a firm she founded with her life partner in 2018. She brings over 20 years of legal experience spanning litigation, corporate law, and human rights advocacy.
Mrs. Udeh currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch, and chairs its Human Rights Committee, where she offers pro bono services to underserved communities.
Committed to Zero Harm. Built for Sustainable Impact.
Protect People. Preserve the Environment. Perform with Integrity.
At Sykes Group, health, safety, and environmental stewardship are non-negotiable. Our commitment goes beyond compliance. It is embedded in every stage of project delivery, from planning and procurement to commissioning and post-construction operations.
Robust HSES Management System that is ISO 9001:2015 compliant and aligned with Nigerian regulatory agencies.
Continuous HSE training for all workers, specialized training for high-risk operations, and community safety engagement.
Environmental Impact Assessments, monitoring protocols, waste minimization, and biodiversity protection.
Tracking LTIR, TRIR, near-miss reporting, and environmental compliance to continuously improve safety performance.
From executives to site personnel, everyone is a safety leader accountable for HSE performance.
Anticipating risks and promoting safe behavior before incidents occur.
Engaging local stakeholders to ensure construction activities don't disrupt or endanger residents.
Regular audits and data analysis to enhance safety protocols and performance.
Join us in creating sustainable infrastructure that powers communities and drives economic growth across Africa.