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Comment: Hello, can you please add information from independent sources? Someone's external analysis of Festus's life or career. This could help establish Notability which is required for approval. Gryllida (talk, e-mail) 11:51, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
Festus Adebayo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 April 1967 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Bachelor of Science (BSc), Political Science. Obafemi Awolowo University Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). |
| Occupation(s) | Media entrepreneur, Lawyer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Housing Advocacy |
| Notable work | Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) |
| Title | Founder/CEO of Housing TV Africa Founder/Convener of Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) |
| Spouse | Flora Anne |
| Children | 4 |
Festus Adebayo[1] (born April 4, 1967, in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian Housing Advocate, lawyer and media entrepreneur. He is the Founder/Convener of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS)[2] and Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN).[3] [4]
In 2012, Adebayo accused Members of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of land grabbing live on Channels Television.[5]
Education and Professional Affiliations
[edit]Adebayo attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife[6] where he obtained Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Political Science and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Hons., and the University of Lagos, where he studied Masters in Business Administration, Economics. He is an honorary fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners [7] and holds memberships or affiliations with professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Architects, the Nigerian Institute of Building, and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Career
[edit]Adebayo[8] founded the Africa International Housing Show[9] 18 years ago [10]
He[11] is a member of federal government of Nigeria committees, including the National Housing Data Committee [12] and the Federal Government Committee on Institutional Reforms of Housing Agencies. He is also a member of the Federal Government of Nigeria Sustainability Committee on Housing, tasked with delivering two million houses across Nigeria’s 36 states. [13]
In 2015, Adebayo co-organized the Canada-Nigeria Housing Expo in Toronto and has participated in World Bank conferences on housing finance and land reforms.[14]
In 2024, the Legislature of Ontario, Canada, recognized Adebayo’s efforts as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Logan Kanapathi said he is playing a role in strengthening economic ties and creating platforms for meaningful dialogue.
In December 2023, Adebayo[15] founded Housing TV Africa, a broadcast television station based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Publications
[edit]Adebayo's work, "Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Housing Sector: Operator’s Perspective,"[16] was published by the Central Bank of Nigeria in the Economic and Financial Review.
Life and Philanthropy
[edit]Adebayo is married and has four children.
Awards and recognition
[edit]He was featured among the 60 Leading CEOs in Nigeria[17]by The Guardian (Nigeria).[18].
References
[edit]- ^ "Addressing housing affordability among low-income earners requires collaborative efforts—Adebayo". Business Day. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "AIHS will chart new path for housing development – CEO, Adebayo". Punch Newspaper. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "HDAN hails FG on N250 billion support for housing". Vanguard (Nigeria). 20 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Vote for Housing-Friendly Governorship Candidates, HDAN Urges Electorate in Ondo". Housing TV Africa). 15 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Senators accused of land grabbing in Abuja". Channels Television. 17 November 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "How Adebayo Has Impacted Housing Advocacy Over The Years". Independent Newspapers Limited). 28 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "AIHS convener, Adebayo, others bag NITP Honorary Fellowships". Nigerian Tribune. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "How HDAN boss has impacted housing advocacy over the years". Vanguard (Nigeria). 27 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "My Experience At The Largest Housing Show In Africa. #AIHS2019". Medium. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "18th Africa housing show will proffer practical funding solutions – Barr Adebayo". Media Trust. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Festus Adebayo Advisor". Cipriani Limited. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Minister calls for accurate data to tackle housing deficit". The Nation. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Reps member, Jibrin dedicates Africa Housing award to Speaker Abbas". Vanguard (Nigeria). 14 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "How can we be stronger together. Public and Private sector practitioners collaborating for a strong affordable housing sector in Africa". World Urban Forum. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Minister, others hail Adebayo on housing sector". The Nation. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Adebayo, Festus (2019). "Adebayo, Festus (2019). Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Housing Sector: Operator's Perspective. CBN Economic and Financial Review. 57(4), 95-103". Central Bank of Nigeria. 57 (4). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "60 leading real estate CEOs of 2022 in Nigeria (Part A)". The Guardian (Nigeria). 11 October 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Viewpoint Housing Men's Personalities of 2021". Viewpoint Housing News. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2024.