President and Chairman of Council, ESV (Mallam) BATURE Ali Muhammad, PNIVS, FCIA, MIFMA, IRWA, AIMC, AMIMN, pslc has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to capacity building, stating that a professional body that plays critical roles in National Development, such as ours must place premium on skill acquisition in the best global practices, in order to enhance our capacities and the quality of services we render to clients and the society.
The President made the declaration on Wednesday in Osogbo while addressing members of the Institution at the Osun State Branch 2026 Annual MCPD themed, “ Harnessing Technology And The Future Of Real Estate Practice In Nigeria. ”
Speaking on the subject of the Seminar, President noted that, technology has made today’s reality of global economy possible, and its disruptive capacity is such that there is so much the world can do by deploying the right technology applications.
He said, “Steadily, the impact of technology has gained traction in the Real Estate Practice, Property Investment and the entire Real Estate Sector, with unimaginable positive results in terms of making transactions processes better, easier, faster and quicker.”
He called on Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Real Estate Practitioners, Investors and Entrepreneurs to leverage the power of technology for Real Estate practice and investment for long-term wealth creation, and diversification of their investment portfolios, reminding them that technology will determine and reshape the future of real estate practice in Nigeria.
“Real estate is the cornerstone of stable and long-term wealth. It is the most Valuable Assets, and I am fully persuaded that Real Estate would continue to hold its position as the world’s largest reservoir of wealth, with the support of new developments, particularly technological innovations”, he further said.
He commended Osun State Branch Chairman, ESV Olusola Adebiyi, FNIVS and his Executive Committee for putting together the training program, with a timely and appropriate theme.
While expressing satisfaction at the strides the profession has made in this regard, he said we cannot become complacent, in as much as training and acquisition of knowledge helps to boost efficiency, competence, confidence, credibility, leadership skills and ultimately helps to accomplish career goals in our quest to be relevant at all times in today’s dynamic world.
Quoting from the Indian author of several books and frequent speaker at international forums, President said, “If you want to be successful, don’t seek success – seek competence, empowerment; do nothing short of the best that you can do.’’
The President also seized the opportunity to have a meeting with THE Past Leaders and Elders of the Branch who commended his leadership style and shared their concerns/views with him.
The programme was attended by the 2nd Vice President of the Institution, ESV Shola Abeji, FNIVS, National Publicity Secretary, ESV Ayodele Olamoju, FNIVS, Assistant National Treasurer, ESV Oluseyi Odebode, FNIVS, Council members, Elders and Fellows of the Institution, and members of the Institution across the country.
ESV Ayodele Olamoju, FNIVS
National Publicity Secretary
