Purpose

The purpose of the Federation was self-preservation. But it is to the eternal credit of its founding fathers that they realized that they could not achieve their objective by operating a closed shop. And that their success depended on bringing in as many viable indigenous contractors as possible into the fold. The first of such indigenous contractors to join the Federation was Wilto Waddell Construction Company, which formally became a member in June 1956. Since then indigenous but quality members have joined the organization in droves. The first Nigeria in the name of Mr. L.A. Napkodia was elected into the Governing Council of the body by Taylor Woodrow.

As far back as 1971, the Governing Council had been headed by Nigerians (most of them Chief Executive officers of their own firms) as President. The industry has made several attempts to encourage Nigerian Contractors to come into the fold by liberalizing some requirements without compromising quality.

From initial membership of eight, FOCI now has over one hundred members made largely of indigenous contractors.

Secretariat

The Secretariat carries out the directives of the Governing Council under the leadership of the Director General.