Experts Call for End to Rivalry in Building Industr

Experts in Nigeria’s real estate and construction sector have called for more cooperation and unity among professionals to solve the many problems facing the industry.

They said rivalry and lack of teamwork among builders, architects, engineers, and other professionals are slowing down growth in the sector.

The call was made at the two-day Builders’ Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Lagos State chapter. The theme of the event was “Collaboration, Cooperation and Inclusiveness for Successful and Sustainable Building Delivery.”

Some of the problems discussed include substandard building materials, weak laws, building collapses, poor training of artisans, rising prices of materials, and the use of unqualified workers.

Vice President and Chairman, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), South West, Dr. Kunle Adeyemi, said professionals must work together to move the industry forward.

“We can’t continue working separately. The situation in the building sector is so bad that some construction quotations expire within a week due to price increases,” he said.

Adeyemi urged government to enforce the National Building Code in all states and encourage schools to teach students how to work together on real-life building projects.

Chairman of the event and Managing Director, Megamound Investment Limited, Mr. Olumide Osunsina, said successful projects require cooperation between government, communities, and the private sector.

“No single person or group can build a sustainable project alone,” he said, adding that government should make approval processes easier and promote partnerships that include sustainability goals.

Chairman of NIOB Lagos, Mr. Thomas Adeoye, said the theme was a reminder for everyone in the building sector to “think strategically, build responsibly, and collaborate deeply.”

Also, President of NIOB, Mr. Bimbo Kolade, represented by Third Vice President, Dr. Emmanuel Aladeloba, said building is a team effort that needs the input of many professionals.

Chairman of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), Dr. Samson Opaluwah, represented by the Registrar, Mr. Adetunji Adeniran, said the council is already partnering with other organizations to improve professional skills and promote inclusiveness in the industry.

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Real estate professionals have called for stronger ethical standards, innovation, and collaboration to rebuild public trust and align Nigeria’s property market with global best practices.

Speaking at the 7th Summit of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos Branch, industry leaders stressed that professionalism must go hand in hand with integrity and innovation to drive growth in the sector.

The two-day event, themed “Building Trust and Driving Excellence in Real Estate Practice: Global Standards, Local Realities,” brought together key stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving real estate landscape.

Former NIESV president and chairman of the occasion, Emeka Eleh, noted that while bureaucratic bottlenecks and weak regulatory enforcement remain challenges, practitioners must uphold ethical values. “Clients expect us to honour our promises and commitments regardless of delays or red tape,” he said.

Lagos Branch Chairman, Tosin Kadiri, urged professionals to balance international best practices with Nigeria’s unique economic and institutional realities.

Delivering the keynote, Odunayo Ojo, CEO of UPDC, said the industry must evolve beyond traditional roles like valuation and property management. “Technology, private equity, sustainability, and data are reshaping global real estate. We either innovate or become obsolete,” he warned.

Ojo also called for continuous education, stronger ethics, and collaboration among professionals. “No one can do everything. Collaboration helps balance strengths and achieve better outcomes,” he added.

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