Meet the industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future of cooperative housing in Africa
MD / CEO NISH Affordable Housing Ltd
ConvenerDr. 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.
Honourable Minister of State
Ministry of Agriculture & Food SecurityClick for bio
His Royal Highness
Emir of Gombe, and Chairman Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs.
Honourable Minister
Federal Ministry of Finance & Co-OrdinatingClick for bio
Director
Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development in Nigeria, University of LagosClick for bio
Director General
River State Investment Promotion Agency
Chairman
Cooperative Mortgage Bank
Managing Director
Association of Private BausparkassenClick for bio
Principal
Miyamoto InternationalClick for bio
Federal Director of Cooperatives
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS).Click for bio
Group Chairman | President
Hydraform Nigeria | Building Materials Producers Association of Nigeria
Executive Director
MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF)
MD / CEO
Eximia Realty
MD / CEO
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
President
Cooperative Federation of Nigeria
Executive Secretary
Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board
FNIA, President
Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
CEO
Millard Fuller Foundation
Managing Director / CEO
Insurance Brokers & Immediate Past President of Ncrib
Managing Director
Liberia Housing Development and Finance CorporationClick for bio
MD / CEO
Brook Assets and Resources LimitedClick for bio
President
Cooperative Housing InternationalClick for bio
RTD. Federal Director
CEO
Build Africa
Group Head, Strategy & Performance
Management Federal Mortgage Bank of NigeriaClick for bio
Founder
Moladi TechnologiesClick for bio
Founder / CEO
FlutterwaveClick for bio
Assistant Director
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentClick for bio
Founder / CEO
Innovative Risk & Investment Solutions Limited
Co-Founder
Alitheia Capital
MD / CEO
Intelligo Habitat Limited & Veridian Healthcare Solutions LimitedClick for bio
CEO
National Cooperative Housing Union (NACHU)
CEO / Founder
Makinde Enterprise
Director, Strategic Planning
Wen Synergies LtdClick for bio
Founder
GoodTenantsClick for bio
Region Manager HVAC/R - Eastern Canada
Emco CorporationClick for bio
CEO
OCTO5 Holdings LimitedClick for bio
Managing Director
Cooperative Mortgage BankClick for bio
Managing Consultant
Emrah Consulting LimitedClick for bio
Managing Director
ARM Investment Managers
Senior Vice President Business Development
FlutterwaveClick for bio
Principal Consultant / CEO
MSME Business Development Services Limited
Senior Registrar of Cooperatives
Federal Directorate of Cooperatives
Founder
Akilaah SolutionsClick for bio
SA on Cooperatives & Farmers' Welfare
Ministry of State for Agriculture and Food Security
Founder / CEO
Plural Crown LTDClick for bio
Founder / CEO
Venix Partners LtdClick for bio
Founder/Chairman
Tulupay Ltd
Registrar of Cooperatives
Federal Directorate of Cooperatives
President
National Agro Allied Cooperatives of Nigeria
Managing Director / CEO
Stratech Properties Limited
Manager of Marketing and Communications
The Millard Fuller FoundationClick for bio
GMD
Systemspecs
President
National Medlab Cooperative Society
President
Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps Cooperative
Corps Commander
President, Federal Road Safety Corps Housing Cooperative
President / Chief Vision Officer
MaisTrade MCS LtdClick for bio
Chief Urban Planner
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Executive Secretary / CEO
CFAN