Dr. Saheed Kayode Yemi Adelakun
MD / CEO NISH Affordable Housing Ltd
ConvenerThe Convener
Dr. Saheed Kayode Yemi Adelakun is the Founder and CEO of NISH Affordable Housing Ltd and Convener of the Nigeria Affordable Housing Finance and Innovation Summit & Expo (NAHFIS). He began his career in the Federal Civil Service in January 1983, rose to Federal Permanent Secretary in 2013, and retired in May 2017. Since retirement, he has served on key national committees, including the Presidential Committee on Diplomatic Missions and as Chairman of a White Paper Committee for federal institutions.
A distinguished professional, he holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), BSc (Management), MBA, and Higher National Diploma in Management & Business Administration. He is a Chartered Manager, Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (UK), Certified Accountant, Fellow of ANAN, Tax Consultant, Fellow of CITN, Management Consultant, Member of the Institute of Directors, and Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants. He is an entrepreneur, researcher, strategic management expert, policy analyst, and public finance practitioner.
