Olalekan Adebiyi: The Giant Strides of Nigeria’s Indigenous Contractor

LaraLek Ultimate Constructions, a leading construction company among those of indigenous origin, remains relevant even today. The company continues to expand its radiant profile with new contracts in road or bridge constructions. The man behind it all, Olalekan Adebiyi is the opposite: he remains the silent billionaire that Lagosians have come to appreciate.

There’s no need tooting the horns too loudly for the accomplishments of Adebiyi and his super company. Since the company emerged as one of Nigeria’s most effective, successful and well-contracted firms, some folks have paid close attention. One can only say that neither Adebiyi nor his LaraLek team has been a disappointment.

The entirety of Lagos is a testament to the lasting impressions that LaraLek is known to leave behind after every contract. Many of the new roads that the city is sporting have the insignia of Adebiyi and his LaraLek. Why? Because the man is good at what he does.

Several road projects are convincing proof of that effect. A few noteworthy mentions are the 10-lane Oshodi-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road with three express lanes and two service lanes in each direction; the seven-kilometre Ayobo-Ipaja road in Alimosho LGA; Church Road, Agbelekale; Giwa Street and Aboru-Abesan Link Road in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA. In fact, based on recent reports, LaraLek may have something to do with a certain massive project in Lagos where more than 100,000 people would be able to gather together to worship.

There is a reason LaraLek Ultimate Constructions is a contractor of contractors. The pedestal upon which the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) placed Adebiyi back then was not for no reason. Without question, the NSE bosses knew that Adebiyi and his LaraLek will continue to remain relevant in Nigeria’s construction sector long after his peers have packed up. And so has it been with LaraLek winning more contracts to construct more roads.