MEET THE PRESIDENT

Esv. Osilama E. Osilama (CFPM, FCAI, ANIVS, RVS, MBA)
Renowned Real Estate Magnate | Visionary Leader | Industry Pioneer
Esv. Osilama E. Osilama, widely recognized as “The Lion of Real Estate in Africa”, is a
distinguished property magnate, thought leader, and business strategist. With over two
decades of leadership, he has revolutionized the Nigerian real estate sector through innovation,
strategic investments, and a commitment to excellence. As Group Chairman & CEO of Nuel
Osilama Global Investment Limited, he has positioned the company at the forefront of property
development and investment across Africa.
The Pioneer Managing Director of Nuel Osilama Properties UK, a Pioneer Council Member
(2018–2023) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Project Management Nigeria (CIPMN),
Esv. Osilama has made significant contributions to project management and real estate
governance. He currently serves as National Vice President (North Central) of the Real Estate
Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), having previously held key roles, including FCT
Chairman (2020–2024) and Assistant National Secretary (2011–2015). His leadership has
shaped policies, strengthened industry standards, and fostered strategic partnerships.
Beyond real estate, Osilama is a member of the Chartered Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Practicing Professional Project
Managers of Nigeria (APPPMON), and Head of Faculty at the Nuel-Osilama Leadership
Development Academy, where he mentors the next generation of professionals.
His academic credentials include an MBA in International Business Administration from
Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy, along with postgraduate diplomas in Project Management
from metropolitan school of business and management UK, HND Estate Management and
Valuation from federal polytechnic Nasarawa Nigeria as well as National diploma from same
school. Next University, Masters in Artificial intelligence in View
- Top 100 Leaders in Nigeria’s Real Estate Industry 2025 (Housing TV, 2025)
- Trailblazers in the Real Estate sector of Nigeria Economy (Guardian Newspaper, 2024)
- Conferred Title: Garkuwan Matassan Arewa (Northern Youth Council of Nigeria, 2023)
- Lion of Real Estate in Africa (International Real Estate and Conference, 2022)
- Listed among Nigeria’s 60 Most Influential Real Estate CEOs (Guardian Newspaper, 2022)
- Abraham Lincoln Award for Excellence (2021)
- Housing Men’s Personality of the Year (2021)
- Achiever Per Excellence Award (NANS, 2022)
