42 years
ago, nine months was what it took before Mrs. Victoria Idayat Ogundele birthed
the man who has, in the past nine years, completely transformed the way people
live through the creation of Nigeria’s foremost luxury real estate brand,
Sujimoto Group.
In
numerology, the number nine denotes the end of a stage, an era marked by
tenacity and the capacity to achieve objectives through a rigid growth process.
Thus, Sujimoto has over the past nine years outweighed the weather of
uncertainty in the midst of Nigeria’s troubling economy, which has dragged the
value of the naira from N160 to the current exchange rate of N1020 as against
the dollar.
Despite the economic setbacks in an environment where capital is scarce and government assistance is almost non-existent, Sujimoto has used the ‘uncommon entrepreneurial skill’ as the force to explore new terrains and set new standards that meet global orientation. The brainchild behind the luxury real estate powerhouse, Dr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, has within nine years built Sujimoto Group into an ambitious brand with a valuation of approximately $1 billion in luxury real estate, manufacturing, and fintech.
In less
than a decade, Sujimoto has created and promoted several entrepreneurs and
talents within its capacity as a brand, although, with the rising economic
situation, most of these talents resort to the Japa Syndrom. Not relenting in its pursuit, the luxury real estate
firm still develops highly skilled professionals while attracting more
individuals who desire to work with the brand.
With just
a suite filled with vision and a drum of audacity, Sujimoto’s growth into the
limelight wouldn’t be mentioned without the attention the brand garnered during
the brand’s fifth anniversary, which marvelled the entire continent, as well as
the fast sell-out of its Medici terrace apartments just 11 months upon launch
in 2015.
Sharp
Sharp! Smart investors and prospective home buyers who saw for the first time
ever the high level of quality and standard Sujimoto has brought to the market
didn’t wait to be told before securing units, which today have more than
quadrupled their investments.
Over the
years, Sujimoto has constantly shattered all forms of mediocrity, setting new
rules and becoming the new benchmark for luxury living in Africa through its
array of audacious projects.
The
record-breaking Medici Terraces ushered in the unveiling of LorenzoBySujimoto,
a dream so big everyone kept asking, 'WHO IS SUJIMOTO?'.
Newspapers,
Wheatbakers, and bloggers kept the nation alert until Sujimoto entered the same
'shokoto' with FBank, while acquiring land in the morning to erect what will
become the tallest residential building in Nigeria, but Nigeria and her
economic outlook took it at night.
Still,
the luxury real estate brand's dreams didn't get lost, as this was rekindled
with the birth of GuillianoBySujimoto, where most investors withdrew their
interest, but only a few three said "yes". Yes, to perseverance, yes
to consistency, and yes to the integrity of a brand known for its reputable
visions. When Giuliano Terraces launched in 2017, the units that sold for N280
million are currently valued at a staggering N1 billion today.
Woven
from the threads of experience, a long journey filled with stones and nails of
difficulties, disappointments, and discouragement, where many saw calamities,
Dr. Ogundele only smelled opportunities, and with that tenacity, he once again
went a step ahead to prove all naysayers wrong with the audacious 15-storey
luxury development LucreziaBySujimoto (Banana Island’s tallest residential
building), which is also the most talked about luxury project in Nigeria,
currently with only two units left and an estimated completion time of Q1 2024.
Sujimoto’s
9th anniversary is not a mere reflection of the past but a testament to the
ceaseless pursuit of excellence, a future-ready company with innovation as the
lifeblood of its progress, and the core dedication of its quality people who
believe in the dream and visions of the brand.
“If we all Japa(ed) nine years ago, where would we live? What
would we tell our children when we are not able to turn the skyline of Lagos
into a mini-Dubai?
-Dr.
Sijibomi Ogundele
Today,
what many thought was impossible has now become a moving train of an enterprise
with a milestone that has propelled the Sujimoto brand towards its 78,840th
hour of constant progression, innovation, and immense transformation across
various sectors.
From
Hospitality to Manufacturing, Farming to Fintech, Sujimoto's gigantic dreams
and audacious visions clearly know no bounds. The brand holds a remarkable
portfolio of multi-billion-dollar projects such as the S-Hotel, Sujimoto Twin
Tower STT, a unique 3-in-1 project - Residential Hospitality & luxury
retail (and The Tallest Twin Tower in Africa), Sujimoto Cement and Ready Mix Concrete,
The Regal Queen Amina project in Abuja, Motopay (Nigeria’s revolutionary
payment app), Sujimoto Tower in Sandton, South Africa, Sujimoto Rice Farm
Estate, and many other projects.
It is
evident that to achieve anything successfully in the African region of Nigeria,
you must cross the 9 lives, the 9-month journey, and the 9 years philosophy
that Sujimoto has accomplished and be ready to swing up into the next phase of
skyrocketing growth.
"In a nation where there is almost N100 trillion in
infrastructure & housing deficit, where food insecurity is consistently on
the rise, we are taking on the mantle to build 1 million hectares of farm estate
and create thousands of farm entrepreneurs with our Sujimoto Farm Estate
project.
-Dr.
Sijibomi Ogundele
As the
future of Sujimoto gleams with promise, just like the world's most successful
companies, Sujimoto already thrives on value creation over profit maximisation,
with a strong commitment to doing things not ten percent better but ten times
better across various sectors.
Sujimoto’s
remarkable success isn't just about strong business acumen but also a deeply
rooted influence of mentors such as Chief MKO Abiola, HRH Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as Dr. Ogundele's ever-supportive and extraordinary
mother, Mrs. Victoria Idayat Ogundele, an exceptional entrepreneur who has
mastered the life-changing principles of business. Her relentless pursuit of
success, her ability to turn challenges into opportunities, and her unwavering
belief in the power of dreams have moulded the GMD of the luxury real estate
group into the visionary leader he is today.
“As a brand, we have not achieved up to 10% of our true
potential; we have not fully impacted the lives of our staff, family, and
friends, but we have crossed the 9 lives; we have seen dollars go from 160
naira to 1020 naira; and all we see now are great opportunities ahead of us.”
Dr. Ogundele added.
Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele is the Managing Director
of Sujimoto Group, the Czar of Luxury Real Estate Development, and the
mastermind developer behind the renowned Giuliano. Our other audacious
projects, such as the most sophisticated building in Banana Island,
LucreziaBySujimoto, the grandiose Sujimoto Twin Tower, the tallest twin towers
in Africa; the regal Queen Amina by Sujimoto, a monument to royal affluence;
the magnificent high-rise LeonardoBySujimoto; Nigeria’s No. 1 most affordable
luxury housing, ÃŒlú Titun, and Africa’s most exclusive waterfront townhouses,
GiovanniBySujimoto, some of which have etched an indelible imprint on Nigeria’s
skylines, a testament to their unrivalled mastery of modern
day engineering.
For
Further enquiries about the LeonardoBySujimoto, kindly contact Hillary on
08098521646 or Vanessa on 08091243555, and they’ll provide you with the details
and requirements of what it takes to own a piece of the Leonardo.
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