Position Overview

The Chief Infrastructure & Industrial Development Officer is responsible for identifying, developing and delivering large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects that support Wigmore Trading’s long-term growth.

This executive will lead initiatives across logistics, ports, warehousing, industrial parks, manufacturing, energy, transport and public-private partnerships.

The role combines strategic planning, commercial execution and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and create lasting economic value.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Group’s infrastructure and industrial development strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of major capital projects.
• Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships.
• Manage relationships with government agencies, engineering firms and development partners.
• Oversee industrial estate, logistics and warehousing developments.
• Support investments in transport, energy and manufacturing.
• Ensure projects meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Advise the Board on infrastructure investment priorities.
• Strengthen the Group’s operational capabilities across Africa.

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Ideal Government Background

The ideal candidate may have served as:

• Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works
• Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
• Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power
• Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)
• Executive, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
• Executive, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)
• Executive, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
• Executive, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
• Executive, Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)
• Senior Military Engineer or Corps of Engineers Commander
• Senior Official, Ministry of Housing & Urban Development
• Senior Executive within a state infrastructure development agency

Experience working with multilateral infrastructure programmes is highly desirable.

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Preferred Private Sector Experience

• Engineering & Construction
• Infrastructure Development
• Industrial Parks
• Ports & Maritime
• Aviation
• Logistics
• Energy
• Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

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Character Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Visionary leadership
• Strong execution discipline
• Integrity and accountability
• Systems thinking
• Technical credibility
• Commercial awareness
• Collaborative leadership
• Resilience
• Pragmatism
• Commitment to safety and sustainability
• Ability to lead large, complex programmes

The ideal executive is respected for delivering transformational projects that create long-term economic and social value.

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Success Measures

Within the first 36 months, the successful executive will:

• Launch priority infrastructure projects aligned with the Group’s strategy.
• Establish strategic partnerships with engineering and development firms.
• Expand logistics and industrial capabilities.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strengthen the Group’s reputation as a trusted infrastructure partner.
• Create a pipeline of high-impact industrial investments across West Africa.

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Reporting Line

Reports to:

Group Chief Executive Officer

Works closely with:

• Chief Investment Officer
• Chief Government & Strategic Affairs Officer
• Chief Africa Strategy Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Group Legal Counsel
• Board Infrastructure Committee

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Why Join Wigmore Trading

This role offers the opportunity to help build the physical infrastructure that supports trade, industry and economic development across Africa.

You will lead projects that improve connectivity, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value for businesses, communities and future generations.