All road leads to International Conference Centre, on Thursday, 13th April 2023 when the Nigerian Institution of Estate and Valuers had their maiden edition of NIESV Merit Award. The hall was beautifully transformed into a Royal Blue and Gold Haven. The combination of these two colours was a fantastic one, the decorations were well mixed and everything that was used to decorate the venue was very unique and classic.
The red carpet ceremony started around 6.30pm while the main event kicks up around few minutes after 8pm due the Ramadan Fast. The Chairperson of the NIESV Merit Award, in person of ESV Great Angela Diepreye. FNIVS gave the first speech after the National Anthem and recognition of all the eminent personalities present at the event. The honorable chairperson appreciated everyone that made it down to the event and explained the reason behind the Great Award and Dinner Night. She further stressed that The Merit Award was initiated to reward Excellence, Professionalism, Hardwork and Commitment to the development, innovation and growth of the Nigerian built environment.
In a nutshell, she emphasized that this award ceremony is the modest contribution of their great institution to the celebration of excellence and commitment of the players in the built environment in providing decent, habitable clean homes and cities. She concluded by thanking those that made it to the event or sent a representative.
The President of the NIESV, ESV Johnbull O. Amayaevbo gave his opening remark and explained the reason behind the Merit Award. He was so delighted to welcome the management, council and entire members of the great Institution to the maiden edition of NIESV Merit Award. He also extends a special welcome to the recipients of awards, individuals and organisations. He appreciated the initiative and contribution which have enhanced the quality of life for the citizens of Nigeria through improved public policy development in the housing and real estate sectors of our economy.
He said, as part of their contribution to good governance, they have concluded arrangements in partnership with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru Jos to organize a 5-days workshop for political leaders that were elected in February 2023 general election.
ESV Johnbull explained further that, they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the prestigious Lagos Business School to organize a National Conference on real estate, another effort aimed at enhancing j job creation, partnership and collaboration on knowledge sharing for real estate and national development. He concluded by assuring the distinguished gathering that NIESV will continue to partner with government, critical stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians to build a country of our dream.
The Chairman of the Occasion in person of Mr Dayo Akinlaja, SAN, FCIArb, the principal of Dayo Akinlaja & Co, also appreciated all the award recipients and admonish them to do more because people are watching and they will also continue to be a great ambassadors of our great country. Other Eminent personalities that gave one goodwill message or the other are, Chief SN Okere OON, one of the Elder statemen of the Institution. Prof. Ayo Omotayo, D.G, N.I.P.S.S special guest of honor, Mr Oludare Bello, the MD/CEO Citec International Limited to mention a few. Other dignatries present at the event were ESV Sir Roland Enyimaya Abonta, Nnayelugo Christopher Enwezor representing Obi of Onisha, TPL Nathaniel M. Atebije, FNITP, the National President of Nigerian Institutes of Town planners, ESV Otunba Dosu Fatokun, PPNIVS, Pastor Femi Agagu, FNIVS, The Ondo State Honorable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, ARC. Envi Ben-Eboh, FNIA, representing Nigerian Institutes of Architects, Mrs Toke Benson, S.A to the Governor of Lagos State, representing the Governor of Lagos State, Arc. Mobolaji Adeniyi. Incoming President of Nigerian Insitutes of Architects, Dr. Joesph Onyabe, S.A to MD/CEO representing Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Mr Adeniyi Aromolaran FCIPM, FITD, HRPL, Executive Director, Enterprises Services of Lagos State Development and Corporation, Mr. Alabi Afees Abolore, Ph.D., ANIVS, RSV, MFRCN, Commissioner for Education, representing Kwara State, Chief Kayode Odunaro, Chief of Staff to Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance representing HRM Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland and ESV Khie Emeka Onuorah (Ochando 1), Chairman BOT, Past president of NIESV to mention but a few.
LIST OF AWARDS AND AWARDEES
States with the highest provision of
affordable housing in Nigeria
· Lagos State
· Edo State
· Delta State
Best Five States with highest
infrastructure development in Nigeria
· .Rivers State
· .Lagos State
· .Borno State
· .Katsina
· Kaduna State
The Best Housing Developer in West Africa
·
TAF Africa
Global Limited.
Special
Individual Recognitions Award
· His Excellency, President Muhammadu
Buhari
· Gen Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (Rtd.)
· His Excellency, Mr Godwin Nogheghase
Obaseki
· His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello
Masari, CFR, fnim
· Alhaji Olufemi Okunnu, SAN, CON
· His Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ade Bayero
(The Emir of Kano)
· His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred
Achebe, CFR, mni (Obi of Onisha)
· His Royal Majesty, Oba Kehinde
Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, (The Olu of Ilaro)
· Apostles (Mrs) Folorunsho Alakija
· His Excellency Arakunrin Rotimi
Akeredolu, SAN
· Sir Olutoyin Okeowo
· Alhaji Mustapha Njie
· Mrs Mojisola Abdul.
Best Six Housing Corporations in Nigeria
· Lagos State Development and Property
Corporation.
· Niger State Housing Corporation
· Ogun State Housing Corporation
· Post- Service Housing Development
Corporation
· Federal Housing Authority
The Most Structures Ministry/ Bureau of Lands ( Ease of titling)
· South- West-Lagos State
· South-South—Edo State
· South- East----- Enugu State
· North- East---Bauchi State
· North-West---Kaduna State
Five Most Supportive Mortgage Bank In Nigeria
·
Federal
Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
·
First Trust
Mortgage Bank
·
Infinity
Homes
·
Abbey
Mortgage Bank
·
Platinum
Mortgage Bank
The best Housing Development in Africa
· TAF Africa Global Limited
Top Ten Housing Developers in Nigeria
·
CITEC
International Estate Limited
·
Sujimoto
·
UAC
·
Lekki
Gardens Limited
·
Aircom
Nigeria Limited
·
Dantata
Town Development Limited
·
Urban
Shelter
·
Fine and
Country
·
Cappa and
D’Alberto Limited
·
Revolutionplus
Property.
Most Supportive Commercial Banks to Real Estate Development in Nigeria
·
Access Bank
Plc
·
Ecobank
Nigeria Limited
·
Fidelity
Bank Plc
·
First Bank
of Nigeria Limited
·
First City
Monument Bank Limited
·
Guaranty
Trust Bank Limited
·
Keystone
Bank Limited
·
Polaris
Bank Limited
·
Stanbic IBTC
bank Plc
·
Sterling Bank
Plc
·
Union Bank
Plc
·
United Bank
of Africa Plc
·
Zenith Bank
Plc.
Richard Oyakilome, who is also a member
of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers was the MC of the
event and he did it so well. DJ Jonny was on the wheel of steel and he know the
right song to play at a particular point in time. Chelsma Confectionaries and
Catering Services served both the Continental and Non-continental dishes. She
impressed everyone with the arrangement of different kinds of fruits she
provided for the Muslim guest to break their fast.
-Adebola Olorunyomi in Abuja
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