Parkview Estate, Ikoyi Explained

Parkview Estate is a luxurious suburb of Ikoyi in Lagos.

History

In November 2017, an estate developing firm was sued by a home owner following the heavy floods that caused by structural defects.[1]

In May 2018, a Sun Heaven Hotel opened in the Parkview Estate.[2] On 31 October 2018, the chairman of Credit Switch Technology Chief Bademosi was murdered in his home in Parkview Estate.[3]

Description

Parkview Estate is bordered by the Gerrard Road and the Banana Island. The estate is majorly residential, with some private firms have offices and guest houses in the estate. It is considered one of the most expensive places to live in Lagos.[4] The former minister of State for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro has a house in the Estate,[5] along with real estate billionaire Olu Okeowo[6] [7] and the president of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick.[8]

The estate also hosts several hotels like Pearl Court Residence & Hotels, Upperclass Suites and several others.

Reports have it that there have been no case of theft in the past decade due to the estate's top level security.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flooded property: Buyer sues developer for damages. Punchng.com. 9 November 2017. Oladimeji Ramon. 4 November 2019.
  2. Web site: 72-bedroom luxury Sun Heaven Hotel opens in Lagos. Theeagleonline.com.ng. 27 May 2018. 4 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Cook allegedly kills boss in Ikoyi mansion, now declared wanted by police. Pulse.ng. 1 November 2018. Ayomide O. Tayo. 4 November 2019.
  4. Web site: These are the 3 most expensive places to live in Lagos. Pulse.ng. 11 June 2018. Inemesit Udodiong. 4 November 2019.
  5. Web site: Ex-Minister's Ikoyi home raided by EFCC. Pulse.ng. 15 June 2015. Gbenga Bada. 4 November 2019.
  6. Web site: Olu Okeowo’s edifice. Punchng.com. 28 January 2018. 4 November 2019.
  7. Web site: Olu Okeowo erects wonder edifice on Park View Estate. Thenationonlineng.net. 14 January 2017. 4 November 2019.
  8. Web site: Pinnick’s Lagos residence placed under ICPC investigation. Thecable.ng. 13 September 2019. Remi Sulola. 4 November 2019.