NNPP Chieftain, Ajadi Felicitates Olubadan On 90th Birthday

– Johnson Akinpelu

An Ibadan, Oyo State-born business tycoon and a Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) in the South West, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo on Saturday felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, HRM, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I) as he marked his 90th birthday.
Ajadi in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan said he rejoiced with the revered monarch, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on his 90th birthday and wished him many years ahead in good health.
He also wished Olubadan continuous peaceful reign as he marks the first anniversary of his coronation on Saturday July 12.
According to Ajadi, “On this momentous occasion of the 90th birthday of our highly revered royal father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, I join the good people of Ibadanland and the entire Yoruba nation in celebrating a life devoted to leadership, honour, and service to humanity.
“At 90, your Majesty embodies enduring leadership through decades of selfless dedication to nation building and community development.
Your Imperial Majesty, we honour not only your longevity, but also your immense contributions to community development and national unity.
“You have set a remarkable precedent in Ibadanland by ensuring peaceful atmosphere and initiating many developmental projects for the benefit of our people including your initiative on the construction of a public toilet facility.
“Your nine decades on earth have been demonstration of God love to you and your family. Congratulations Kabiyesi. Wishing you many more years ahead”.

REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY EXPERTS, STAKEHOLDERS RAISE ALARM OVER BUILDING COLLAPSE IN LAGOS, SEEK URGENT REFORMS

 

 

The recurring tragedy of building collapse in Lagos once again came under the spotlight today as stakeholders from across Nigeria’s building industry gathered at the University of Lagos for the Professor Leke Oduwaye-Adron Homes Urban Development Dialogue, a high-level forum aimed at addressing regulatory and construction lapses fueling the crisis.

 

 

Themed “Recurring Building Collapse in Lagos: The Challenge of Regulatory Oversight and Construction Practices,” the dialogue was organized by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), University of Lagos, in collaboration with real estate giant Adron Homes.

 

 

Delivering goodwill remarks, the Group Chairman of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, KOF, issued a strong call for accountability across the building sector. Describing building collapse as a “tragedy that has become far too familiar,” Aare Adetola Emmanuelking emphasized that such disasters are not acts of fate but direct results of human negligence, greed, and systemic failure.

 

 

“Buildings do not collapse by accident. They collapse because somewhere along the chain of planning, approval, construction, or supervision, individuals choose to compromise,” he stated firmly”, he stated.

 

 

The respected real estate mogul outlined what he termed the three uncompromising actions needed to combat the menace: Verification, Validation, and Control, stressing that all actors within the building industry must be held to the highest standards of competence and ethical responsibility.

 

 

The event featured a thought-provoking guest lecture by TPL. (Dr.) Idris Salako FNITP, former Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development. Drawing from his vast experience, Dr. Salako delivered a hard-hitting analysis of the root causes of building collapse in Lagos. He identified critical gaps such as weak enforcement of development control regulations, poor coordination between regulatory agencies, and widespread disregard for approved building plans by some developers.

 

 

Dr. Salako further highlighted how political interference, corruption, and the proliferation of quack professionals continue to erode the integrity of the building sector. He stressed the urgent need for capacity building among regulatory bodies, proper training and certification of artisans, and the full digitalization of building approval processes to ensure transparency and efficiency.

 

 

The dialogue also featured keynote addresses by TPL. Tunji Odunlami FNITP, Ogun State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, and Professor Ayo Omotayo, Director General, National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. Both speakers echoed the need for proactive urban planning, robust regulatory frameworks, and collaboration between government, professionals, and private developers to create safer cities.

 

 

Other dignitaries in attendance included Tpl. Waheed Kadiri FNITP, PPNITP, Past President, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (Chairman of the event), Professor Modupe Omirin, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, UNILAG, Dr. Taofik Salau, Head of Department, DURP, UNILAG, and Dr. S.A. Adeyemi, Chairman, Organizing Committee, among several others.

 

 

Participants unanimously called for urgent reforms to curb building failures, emphasizing the need for professionalism, transparency, and stricter enforcement of building regulations.

 

 

The dialogue is expected to spark renewed policy debates and strategic actions toward ensuring that Lagos, and indeed Nigeria, builds safe, resilient, and sustainable urban spaces where lives are protected and dreams can thrive.

Brenda Unuavworho Launches Amplify-You: Empowering Women to Amplify Their Voice and Legacy

 

 

As part of activities to mark her 45th birthday, renowned architect, author, speaker, and empowerment coach Brenda Unuavworho will launch Amplify-You on Monday, July 7, 2025, a transformational brand designed to help women turn their stories into legacy products and step boldly into the visibility they deserve.

 

According to the author, Amplify-You is built on her signature five-step framework: ‘Clarify, Create, Brand, Publish, Amplify’.

 

 

Through hands-on coaching, writing contests, digital content, and immersive events, she equips women—especially professionals and experts—to move from buried ideas to bold execution.

 

“I believe every woman has a voice worth hearing and a story worth preserving,” Brenda shares. “Amplify-You is my answer to the women who are ready to show up, speak out, and shine—without apology.”

 

 

As part of the brand’s debut, Brenda will also be unveiling a powerful new book titled ‘Rise. Write. Roar’, the official Amplify-You manual. The book, she said, is now open for preorder and serves as a cornerstone resource for women ready to move from obscurity to impact.

 

 

“‘Rise. Write. Roar is a practical guide that will help women unlock their potential and amplify their voice. This book is a must-read for any woman who wants to build a legacy that speaks long after she’s gone,” Brenda says.

 

Brenda Unuavworho is a prolific author, speaker, and empowerment coach with over 18 years of experience in architecture. She leads Sterling Realties Development Company as the Business Lead and is the founder of the Women’s Growth Academy (WGA), a thriving empowerment community that helps women overcome internal limitations and live purposefully.