SPECIAL ADVISER ADVOCATES GENDER EQUALITY IN REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES

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SPECIAL ADVISER  ADVOCATES GENDER EQUALITY IN REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES 

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has made a case for gender equality and the promotion of women’s inclusion in the real estate sector. 

Odunuga-Bakare, while speaking at the Female Lawyers in Real Estate Practice (FELIREP) webinar held, recently emphasised the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to create an inclusive and equitable real estate ecosystem for all.

She said the state government is determined to achieve a society where women are not just participants but leaders in the real estate sector, assuring that together, they would build a future where women thrive in the world of real estate. 

Drawing from her experience as a top government official, she outlined steps that could be taken to promote women’s empowerment, from education and training programmes to mentorship and sponsorship initiatives.

The Special Adviser expressed her intention to tackle systemic barriers that hinder women’s access to real estate opportunities by raising advocacy on fair housing policies, promoting female representation in leadership roles within the industry, and fostering mentorship programmes for aspiring women in real estate.

She also highlighted the critical role of government in driving gender equality, emphasising the need for targeted policies and initiatives to level the playing field for women in real estate.

While noting that women still face disparities in rights, opportunities, and resources compared to men, Odunuga-Bakare stated that registering with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) is crucial for maintaining sectoral integrity.

She said, “As Lagos State thrives as Nigeria’s commercial hub, adherence to international standards in the real estate sector is imperative. Compliance with the Lagos State Real Estate Law will attract both local and international investment, contributing to the state’s GDP and livelihoods”.

“Promoting women’s inclusion is in the present administration T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda. These may not be in real estate, but the initiative is for the wellness of women and youth across the State”, the Special Adviser added.

She, therefore, urged participants at the meeting to join her in the fight for gender equality in real estate, just as she called on her fellow professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to work together to create a more inclusive and equitable industry for all.

Adeoti Sobowale 

Deputy Director,Public Affairs

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Foundation advocates more action to save Nigeria’s indigenous languages from extinction

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By KAZEEM AKANDE


The Centre for Redemption of Yoruba Civilisation Art (CRYCAT) has called for mass sensitisation to save Nigeria’s indigenous languages from extinction.

Its Founder, Mr Wole Ogunlolu, made the call in an interview with the Nigeria News Agency in Lagos on Wednesday.

Ogunlolu said that the usage of local languages in the country were already facing the threat of extinction, saying, “Something must be done quickly”.

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According to him, a man is a product of his society; your culture shows whom you are in language, dressing and general way of life.

“The use of Nigerian languages is not being taking seriously by many; this is a danger signal,” he said.

The CRYCAT founder said that the use of Nigerian languages should be encouraged from the family levels.

“It will be difficult to achieve effective socioeconomic development without prominent use of Nigeria’s local languages in commerce and politics.

“No country makes it when the means of political and commercial interaction is a borrowed language.

“China, India and other nations that speak their languages are doing well; we must come to this realisation,” he said.

NAN recalls that the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, had recently decried the threat of extinction facing Nigeria’s indigenous languages.

Mohammed also decried the poor local language adoption level by the younger generation of Nigerians.

He then called for immediate stakeholders’ action to enliven the use of local languages in order to save it from extinction.