Chris Ijeli

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.

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.

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.

Before joining Dorman Long Engineering, he held executive positions at Makon Engineering, Nivafer Steel Construction and Energy Works Technology.

In October 2023, Dorman Long Engineering announced his appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

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.

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.

In January 2025, Dorman Long Engineering and the Nigerian Society of Engineers announced a partnership aimed at professional development and engineering training.

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.