Lukman Olawale Shobowale (born May 29, 1994) is a Nigerian Writer and Businessman. He is the co-founder and CEO Dukiya Investments.[1]

Lukman Shobowale
Born
Lukman Olawale Shobowale

(1994-05-29) 29 May 1994 (age 30)
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materUniversity of Ilorin, Ajayi Crowther University, Lagos Business School
Occupation(s)Real estate developer and Author
Known forCEO/Co-founder Dukiya Investments
SpouseOluwapelumi Shobowale
Websitelukmanshobowale.com

Biography

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Lukman is the founder of Dukiya Investments Limited, a Lagos-based real estate development and construction firm.[2][3][4] He is an author and also serves as the head of Business Development at Dukiya Investments LTD. Lukman is known for real estate, business, writing, and leadership.[5][6] He advocates for the use of real estate to build wealth for future generations.[4][7] During his undergraduate degree in History and International Studies at the University of Ilorin, he served as the President of the Student Union for the 2016/2017 academic year.[8] Lukman won the 2023 Entrepreneur Awards in 2023 by The Future Awards Africa.[9] Lukman is a volunteer who also engages in philanthropic activities.[10] [11]

Education

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Lukman is an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, where he studied History and International Studies for his Bachelor of Art Degree before proceeding to Ajayi Crowther University for a Masters in Business Administration in 2021.[12] He also went further to the Lagos Business School for Owner Managers Programme.[12][13] He had an executive programs at Rome Business School in 2023 and London Business School in 2024.[14]

Books

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  • The Real Value of Wealth: Thoughts on Real Estate, Nigeria, and the Global Economy August 6, 2023.[15]
  • EMERGE! Like A Lotus In The Pond.[16]

Personal life

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He is married to Oluwapelumi Shobowale and has one daughter.[citation needed]

Awards and recognitions

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References

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  1. ^ Rapheal (31 May 2023). "Lukman Shobowale, Paul Olajide among realtors going strong". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Dukiya investments rebrand cooperate identity to deliver excellent service". BusinessDayNG. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. ^ housingcablemgr (6 January 2023). "YOUNG REAL ESTATE PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2023 - Housing Cable Nigeria". Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Lukman Shobowale's Dukiya Investment rated among top 100 SMEs in Nigeria". The Lekki Post. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Antidote to Housing Deficit in Nigeria - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Addressing the housing deficit in Nigeria". TheCable. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Real Estate as Pathway to Sustainable Future - Lukman Shobowale". YouTube. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  8. ^ "University of Ilorin Student Union History". UnilorinSU.com. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  9. ^ Africa, Glamour South (21 October 2023). "Meet the Future Awards Africa 2023 Nominees". Glamour SA. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  10. ^ Suleiman, Yemisi (7 January 2024). "Bayo Lawal And Lukman Shobowale: Defining New Trends in Real Estate". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  11. ^ Unilorin, Ucj (9 May 2023). "Lagos Real Estate Chiefs Storm Unilorin for AESA Leadership and Entrepreneurship Summit – UCJ UNILORIN". UCJ UNILORIN. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Dukiya co-founders complete executive programme at Lagos Business School". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  13. ^ housingcablemgr (6 January 2023). "YOUNG REAL ESTATE PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2023 - Housing Cable Nigeria". Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Real Estate Entrepreneur Lukman Shobowale Completes Executive Programme at London Business School". THISDAYLIVE. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  15. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (7 July 2023). "Lukman Shobowale announces book on Nigeria's real estate and housing potential". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  16. ^ Reporter (27 September 2017). "The book titled - Emerge! like a lotus in the pond by Lukman Shobowale". City People Magazine. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Real estate solidified my interest in entrepreneurship, people – Lukman Shobowale". Tribune Online NG. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  18. ^ "Lukman Shobowale bags RECRA's 2023 'Entrepreneur Of The Year'". Leadership.ng. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  19. ^ Rasak, Adekunle (17 January 2020). "Shobowale clinches Ooni's '100 Nigerian youth leaders' award". Tribune Online. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  20. ^ housingcablemgr (6 January 2023). "YOUNG REAL ESTATE PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2023 - Housing Cable Nigeria". Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Unilorin Bulletin 7th November, 2016". Issuu. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2023.