Yann Leclercq Close Yann Leclerq is a highly experienced master planner with a track record of delivering large-scale masterplans in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, France, Angola, Oman, and other countries. Over his career, Yann has delivered development frameworks, strategic plans, design codes, regeneration frameworks, and more. In his designs, Yann emphasizes urban resilience, with a strong focus on community led planning and stakeholder engagement. Next Item Previous Item

AKINPELU, Adeleke Adewale MNIM, AITD, MNES, MGARP, RTP Close Adeleke Akinpelu holds postgraduate qualifications in urban planning, he has about twenty years of professional experience advising individuals and organisations across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He is the principal consultant at SMC Professional Services, Leke has participated in and led several consulting projects on urban development such as regional plans, campus masterplan reviews, physical planning technical reports, traffic impact assessment reports, and development feasibility studies. Also, Leke is the director at SMC Institute for Policy Research and Analysis and editor-in-chief of SMC Insights Media with a focus on development, sustainability, analytics, research, management and public policy writing. Leke teaches at executive education levels and has authored numerous journal publications and co-authored a book on housing development in Nigeria. Next Item Previous Item

Prof. Grace Oloukoi, PhD, FNITP, RTP, FACCFP Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Management Close Grace OLOUKOI is an academic with core training in Urban and Regional Planning, and Geography. She obtained her PhD in Geography and Planning Science from the University of Ado-Ekiti in 2010. She joined the service of Lead City University in April 2006. She rose to be the first to hold a Professorial Chair of Urban Planning and Environmental Management at that University in 2020. As a pioneer staff, she was instrumental in the establishment of all programmes in the field of the Built Environment at Lead City University where she presently serves as the pioneer Dean, of the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management. Her research focuses on Climate Extremes and Environmental Governance, Urban Infrastructure Planning, Climate Adaptation and Social Change, Environmental Resources Stewardship, and Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI), with a special interest in water issues within Environmental Systems. She is a recipient of some scholarships and grants: the START International, USA on Climate Change, International Science Foundation (IFS) on Environmental Change and Water Vulnerability; Urban Water Infrastructure by the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO); the Global Environmental Change for Africa (GEC-Africa) and a Comparative Study on land use pattern in the Sudano-Guinea Savanna by CODESRIA. Under the African Climate Change Fellowship Programme, Oloukoi was a visiting scholar at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 2009. At present, she is one of the Co-Principal Investigators in one of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) projects funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) with the title: ‘A Pan-African and Trans-disciplinary Lens on the Margins: Tackling the Risks of Extreme Events (PALM-TREEs). She is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP). Oloukoi is the Founder of the ‘Water for Life Support Foundation’, an NGO with advocacy, research and community actions for improved access to water in a changing world. Next Item Previous Item

Arnold Chime Close Arnold Chime is a banker focused on financing infrastructure development in Africa. He is a member of the Financial Advisory team at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) where he supports the Corporation’s clients with project finance advisory, M&A, capital raising and other technical advisory required to develop infrastructure projects in Africa. AFC is the leading infrastructure financing bank in Africa focused on private sector-led projects. A multilateral financial institution, AFC was created by African sovereign states to provide pragmatic solutions to Africa’s infrastructure deficit and challenging operating environment, by developing and financing infrastructure, natural resources, industrial and technology assets for the enhanced productivity and economic growth of African states. At AFC, Arnold leads several advisory engagements with large corporates, private developers and state-owned enterprises. Prior to AFC, Arnold worked as an investment banker in the global mergers and acquisitions team at Standard Chartered Bank, executing several high-profile transactions across Africa. Next Item Previous Item

Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA Close Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, is a distinguished Nigerian public servant, banker, and chartered accountant, currently representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. He chairs the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions and leads the Southern Senators’ Forum. In the 9th Assembly, he chaired the Senate Committee on Industries. His work as a Senator is anchored on three pillars: Legislative, Empowerment, and Endowment. Legislative Pillar: Senator Abiru focuses on enacting impactful laws to promote good governance and socio-economic development. His legislative efforts prioritize effective representation for Lagos East and Nigeria at large. He has sponsored several bills and motions that address national issues, focusing on improving the quality of life for his constituents. Empowerment Pillar: Through his empowerment initiatives, Senator Abiru has facilitated major infrastructure and socio-economic projects aimed at providing essential services and job opportunities for his people. These projects are designed to address immediate needs while ensuring sustainable long-term development. Endowment Pillar: Senator Abiru’s passion for human capital development is reflected in his SAIL Empowerment Foundation, which uplifts underserved communities. The foundation’s flagship program, the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu, Lagos, empowers youth through technology and innovation, offering world-class training managed by Co-Creation Hub. Career in Banking and Public Service: Before his public service, Senator Abiru spent over 32 years in banking, including as Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, where he led the turnaround of Skye Bank. He also held leadership roles at First Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank. He served as Lagos State Commissioner of Finance (2011–2013), managing the state’s finances under Governor Babatunde Fashola. Education and Accolades: Abiru holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from Lagos State University and is a Fellow of ICAN and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Political Journey: After retiring from banking in 2020, he won the Lagos East Senatorial by-election, earning 89% of the vote. Senator Abiru is married to Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, and they are blessed with children. Next Item Previous Item

Mr. Olasupo Shasore, SAN Former Honourable Attorney General, Lagos State Close Olasupo Shasore is a renowned Nigerian lawyer with over 36 years of experience. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), he has established himself as a seasoned arbitrator and strategic litigator. Early Life and Education Shasore was born on January 22, 1964, in Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Federal Government College, Lagos and Igbobi College before studying law at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), graduating with an LL.B in 1986. He also holds an LL.M from the University of Lagos (1990). Career Shasore is the founding partner of Africa Law Practice NG & Co, a leading commercial law firm in Nigeria. He was Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State from 2007 to 2011. During his tenure, he initiated several reforms, including the review of the Criminal Code Law and the Administration of Criminal Justice Law. Professional Affiliations and Recognitions Shasore is a member of various professional organizations, including the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC) Nigeria Advisory Board, Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) Foundation LTD/GTE, and the London Court of International Arbitration Africa User Group. Awards and Honors In 2022, Shasore was recognized as a Most Influential Person of African Descent by MIPAD in support of the United Nations for his achievements in promoting justice and equality. Publications and Documentaries Shasore has authored several books, including "Commercial Arbitration-Arbitration Law and International Practice in Nigeria" (2011), "Jurisdiction and Sovereign Immunity in Nigerian Commercial Law" (2007), and "A Platter of Gold: The Making of Nigeria" (2016). He has also produced documentary series, such as "Journey of an African Colony" and "A Platter of Gold: Untold Nigeria." Next Item Previous Item

LAGOS PHYSICAL PLANNING SUMMIT Rethinking Lagos: A New Vision for a Regional and Integrated Megacity LPP SUMMIT 2024 SPEAKERS TPL Olutoyin Ayinde, FNITP, PPNITP Mr. Ben Akabueze Prof. Grace Oloukoi, PhD, FNITP, RTP, FACCFP Dr. Kayode Opeifa Dr. Odunbaku, Omoayena. PhD, RTP Mr. Olasupo Shasore, SAN Prof. Ayo Omotayo Dr. Akintunde Otubu Mark Whyte Dr. Agunbiade, Muyiwa Elijah (Ph.D.) Tpl. Ayo Adediran FNITP Paul Terry

Tpl. Timeyin Uwejamomere Close Tpl. Timeyin Uwejamomere, is the founder and Managing Partner/CEO of Mangrove & Partners Limited, a development firm set up to strengthen institutions mandated to provide basic services and improve livability of human settlements. Timeyin specializes in the design, management, and implementation of urban water and sanitation infrastructure, as well as governance and advocacy programs. His professional experience has spanned journalism, professional town planning, public policy research, analysis, advocacy, technical assistance, and development project management. He is the author/co-author of several publications and training manuals on WASH sector issues and utility reform, development finance effectiveness, decentralization, and citizen participation. Prior to setting up Mangrove, Timeyin served as the National Coordinator of the National Action Plan for the revitalization of the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector in Nigeria. He was the Chief of Party of the WASH Coordination Project (WCP), a USAID-funded program, designed to support reform focused utilities to deliver on their objectives in Kaduna and Bauchi states. Timeyin led WaterAid UK’s global urban quality programming teams, providing direct oversight, quality control, and strategic guidance to over 15 country teams in Africa and Asia, between 2005 and 2016. He has managed various multi-country research and intervention projects including the WaterAid in Nigeria country program as Country Director. Timeyin chaired the Board of Lagos Mainland Local Planning Authority between 2000-2003 and was the Deputy Housing and Environment Editor of the Nigerian newspaper The Guardian. Next Item Previous Item

Dr. Temilade Sesan Close Dr. Temilade Sesan is the Lagos City Manager for the African Cities Research Consortium, a programme of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office led by the University of Manchester and implemented by the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development at the University of Lagos. As City Manager, Temilade provides strategic direction to a team of expert academics and practitioners working to generate robust evidence for inclusive urban policies in a range of domains, including safety and security, housing, climate resilience and economic development. She brings her extensive experience in stakeholder engagement to bear on the role, coordinating dialogues with government, community and business partners to identify and implement actions geared toward inclusive urban reform. She has published extensively on pathways to co-creating urban development solutions with marginalised groups in reputable academic journals. She also teaches and supervises postgraduate students at the Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Next Item Previous Item

Prof. Samuel Babatunde Agbola Close Professor Samuel Babatunde Agbola is a distinguished Urban and Regional Planner with a long-standing focus on Human Settlement Development and its interactions with climate change. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, before pursuing advanced studies at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, USA, where he earned a Master in City Planning (MCP), Master of Arts (MA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Fondly called Professor Tunde Agbola, he began his academic career at the University of Ibadan as a Lecturer II on August 23, 1983, and rose to the rank of Professor on October 1, 1996. Over the years, Professor Agbola has become a renowned scholar, authoring 19 books and monographs, 75 book chapters, and 66 journal articles in respected national and international outlets. He has also presented 174 conference papers and secured numerous research grants from organizations such as the United Nations for Human Settlements (HABITAT), Ford Foundation, USAID, World Bank, WHO, UNDP, and ICSU. In addition to his scholarly contributions, Professor Agbola has held various academic and professional positions. He has served as the Director and Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Ibadan. Notable roles he has filled include serving on the 14-member Worldwide Advisory Board of HABITAT’s Global Research Network (2007–2011), and as the Pioneer Director of the Physical Planning Unit at the University of Ibadan (2009–2015). From 2015 to 2020, he chaired the Regional Committee for Africa (RCA) of ICSU. Currently, he is the Pioneer Director of the Center for Climate Change Studies at Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria (2022–2025), and an Extraordinary Professor in Government Studies at North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa (2023–2026). Next Item Previous Item

Mr. Ben Akabueze Former HC, Ministry of Economic Planning & Budget Close BEN AKABUEZE is currently, since June 2016, the Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Nigeria. Prior to this, he served briefly as Special Adviser to the President on National Planning. He had served as the Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning & Budget, Lagos State, to which he was first appointed by HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu late in his second term, and reappointed by HE Babatunde Raji Fashola for his two terms. Before joining the public sector, Ben had a career in auditing, accounting, consulting and banking spanning over 23 years at Price Water house, Nigeria International Bank (Citibank Nigeria), Fidelity Bank, United Bank for Africa, NAL Bank (where he was Managing Director/CEO from June 2000 to December 2005) and Sterling Bank (as Executive Director). Ben graduated first class from the University of Lagos, and holds post-graduate certificates from the Lagos Business School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government, USA. Ben is the recipient of several academic, professional and community service awards. He is a Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), Fellow Chartered Institute of Bankers (FCIB) and Fellow Institute of Credit Administrators (FICA). Ben is an ordained Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and is currently Pastor-in-charge of RCCG Lagos Province 39 headquartered at The King’s Court Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos. He is married and has children. Next Item Previous Item