Andrew Lucky Elerewe Explained

Andrew Lucky Elerewe
Birth Date:29 September 1977
Spouse:Mrs izehi Benedicta Elerewe
Known For:CEO AIBEN Group and National Vice President of Real Estate Developers Association Of Nigeria
Alma Mater:Obafemi Awolowo University

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]

Early life

Elerewe 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

Elerewe 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

He 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

Honorary 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The ‘PRIDE’ of Nigeria’s Real Estate at AIBEN Investments and Property limited redefining affordable housing concept . 2023-01-08 . tribuneonlineng.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: Inspiring Career Journey Of A Nigerian Real Estate Entrepreneur. 2022-07-11. sunnewsonline.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: Developer urges govt on housing policies . 2019-02-28 . thenationonlineng.net. en-US.
  4. Web site: Nigeria Business Tycoon Building Real Estate Empire. 2022-12-11. Thisdaylive.com. en-US.
  5. Web site: NUJ tasks FG, others on media salary . 2021-05-26 . theeagleonline.com.ng. en-US.
  6. Web site: How moguls in real estate are redefining sector . 2023-02-20 . thenationonlineng.net. en-US.
  7. Web site: Top 5 real estate developers making waves in Nigeria . 2021-05-10 . pmnewsnigeria.com. en-US.
  8. Web site: The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) FCT chapter has elected Elerewe Andrew as its chairman . 2019-04-22 . sunnewsonline.com. en-US.
  9. Web site: Elerewe elected REDAN FCT chairman . 2019-02-25 . guardian.ng. en-US.
  10. Web site: AIBEN Director bags COREN fellow . 2021-05-07 . authorityngr.com. en-US.
  11. Web site: Developer Plans 500,000 Homes In Africa By 2038 . 2022-02-17 . leadership.ng. en-US.
  12. Web site: Developer Urges Govt On Sustainable Housing Policies . 2020-02-25 . nigeriarealestatehub.com. en-US.
  13. Web site: Polls: Developer Tasks Gov’t On Housing Policies . 2019-05-25 . dailytrust.com. en-US.
  14. Web site: Firm to invest N15bn in real estate sector . 2017-02-09 . punchng.com. en-US.
  15. Web site: Abuja’s perennial flooding in search of strategic solution . 2020-12-20 . guardian.ng. en-US.
  16. Web site: Government Can’t Achieve Much Without Estate Developers – FCT REDAN Chair . 2019-05-04 . dailytrust.com. en-US.
  17. Web site: Abuja REDAN To Engage Govts Over Housing Provision . 2019-05-06 . independent.ng. en-US.
  18. Web site: Nuj tasks Fg Others On Media Salary . 2022-02-17 . orientalnewsng.com. en-US.