Pietro Carlo Cappa (left) with a worker(in vehicle) in Lagos 1932.
Cappa and his partner Vigino D'Alberto founded of one of Nigeria's
Oldest and most successful construction companies- Cappa & D'Alberto
The two men from Piedmont, Northern Italy established their partnership
in Nigeria in 1932. Their first contracts were from the Catholic
Missions in the country. Their company has since been responsible for
numerous major projects including: Holy Cross Cathedral Lagos, St
Gregory's College, Kingsway Stores Lagos, University College Ibadan,
Cocoa House, Ikoyi Hotel, General Hospital Ikeja, National Stadium
Lagos, Tafawa Balewa Square and Kainji Dam.
(photo: Cappa & D'Alberto )
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