Andrew Lucky Elerewe, better known as Andrew Elerewe, (born September 29, 1977) is a Nigerian real estate entrepreneur and the founder of AIBEN Investment and Properties Limited.[1][2][3][4] He was awarded Young entrepreneur of the year by Nigeria Union of Journalists,[5] Recognition of Excellence in Construction by Nigerian Society of Engineers and received the Leads Africa Merit Award of Excellence from the League of African Development Students (LEADS Africa).[6][7][8]
Andrew Lucky Elerewe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 September 1977 |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Known for | CEO AIBEN Group and National Vice President of Real Estate Developers Association Of Nigeria |
| Spouse | Mrs izehi Benedicta Elerewe |
Early life
editElerewe was born in Ose, Ondo State, Nigeria. He attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and thereafter proceeded to the University of Chichester, UK for his MBA (Masters in Business Administration).[9][10]
Career
editElerewe is the chairman/ chief executive officer (CEO) of AIBEN Investment & Properties Limited, the first contemporary Nigerian construction company with branches in over six African countries.[11][12][13]
He served as the MD of Woods and Bricks Ltd, before establishing AIBEN group in 2011.[14][1]
He was the immediate past Chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and is the association's current national vice-president of the North Central Zone.[15][16][17]
In 2021, he was recognised amongst the top five real estate major players in Nigeria.[8]
Professional membership
editHe is a fellow, Chartered Institute of Project Managers, Fellow, Chartered Institute of Management Consultants, Fellow Project Management Institute, Fellow Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), Member National Association of Home Builders, Member, Chartered Institute of Housing, UK, Member, Board of Trustees, National Asphalt Pavement Association and board member, Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria.[7][6][2][4]
Awards and recognition
editHonorary Doctorate Award by London Graduate School, Award of Leadership and Excellence by Chartered Institute for Personnel Management, Leads Africa Merit Award of Excellence by The League of African Development Students, Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Nigeria Union of Journalists,[18] Recognition of Excellence in Construction by the Nigerian Society of Engineers.[7][6]
References
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- ^ a b "Inspiring Career Journey Of A Nigerian Real Estate Entrepreneur". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "Developer urges govt on housing policies". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
- ^ a b "Nigeria Business Tycoon Building Real Estate Empire". Thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "NUJ tasks FG, others on media salary". theeagleonline.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ a b c "How moguls in real estate are redefining sector". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ a b c "Top 5 real estate developers making waves in Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
- ^ a b "The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) FCT chapter has elected Elerewe Andrew as its chairman". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ "Elerewe elected REDAN FCT chairman". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ "AIBEN Director bags COREN fellow". authorityngr.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Developer Plans 500,000 Homes In Africa By 2038". leadership.ng. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ "Developer Urges Govt On Sustainable Housing Policies". nigeriarealestatehub.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
- ^ "Polls: Developer Tasks Gov't On Housing Policies". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "Firm to invest N15bn in real estate sector". punchng.com. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "Abuja's perennial flooding in search of strategic solution". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Government Can't Achieve Much Without Estate Developers – FCT REDAN Chair". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Abuja REDAN To Engage Govts Over Housing Provision". independent.ng. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ "Nuj tasks Fg Others On Media Salary". orientalnewsng.com. Retrieved 2022-02-17.