By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos
Investors and journalists have been implored to always their money and time Into sustanable projects and investment such as real estate.
An investment coach and CEO of Fordax Training Academy, Abuja Dr. Stephen Michael gave the admonition while delivery a lecture at the maiden edition of the Abuja Luxury Real Estate Industry Night and Awards (ALREINA) ceremony.
Speaking on the topic titled, “Opening Up The Cities For Sustainable Real Estate Investments”, at the luxurious Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja, Dr. Stephen noted that real estate sector in Nigeria was still fresh and unharvested, urging Nigerians to grab the opportunity and not allow foreigners to discover it before them.
Also speaking at the occasion, President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), high chief Christopher Isiguzo commended the convener, Mr. Odita Sunday for championing conversations around real estate sector, urging him to carry journalists along in the project with a view of taking advantage of investment opportunities in the sector.
While noting that the property sector is the new oil, Isiguzo also said that the sector is open for both rich and poor to start investing.
The convener, Sunday, noted that it was high time journalists commenced a conversation around the real estate industry since the industry has the capacity of changing the fortunes of Nigeria.
According to him, real estate sector contributes over 70percent in UK’s GDP, but in Nigeria, the sector contributes less than 8percent to nation’s GDP.
Some distinguished realtors were honoured at the event with awards for their exemplary leadership in the sector.
Some of the awardees are CEO of RemaxRealtor, Mrs Funke Adesoji, CEO of Korlie Mobs Ventures Ltd, Col. Kolawole Shaw, Hajia Haidara Rayaanatu amongst others
