The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has inducted 539 new members, urging them to uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in the real estate industry.
The induction ceremony, themed “Transition To Professional Membership: Upholding Integrity And Creating Value Through Service Delivery”, highlighted the importance of transparency, accountability, and global awareness in estate surveying and valuation.
Victor Alonge, President and Chairman of the Council of NIESV, stressed the need for knowledge acquisition and continuous professional development.
“Our profession is not a trading occupation; it is service-driven. Knowledge is our stock in trade. Members must practise according to ethics and standards to deliver value,” Alonge said.
He highlighted the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme as a key platform for career growth, encouraging new members to leverage it for expertise and upward mobility.
Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of NGX and Chairman of the Day, emphasized integrity, fair pricing, and investor trust as essential for strengthening Nigeria’s financial and real estate sectors.
“Induction reinforces a commitment to a profession that not only serves the built environment but strengthens the financial framework of our nation,” Kwairanga stated.
Dr. Rabiu Olowo, Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council, urged inductees to embrace truth, transparency, and accountability, noting that compliance with evolving standards is critical to maintaining public trust and credibility.
“Equip yourselves with the knowledge, discipline, and ethical grounding to remain relevant. Truth and integrity must guide your work,” Olowo said.
Bisi Onasanya, CEO of The Address Homes Ltd and guest of honour, highlighted perseverance as a key attribute for professional success.
The ceremony reinforced the NIESV’s role in shaping a skilled, ethical, and accountable real estate workforce capable of supporting Nigeria’s property sector growth.
