When company chief executive officers (CEOs), industry leaders, and visionaries gathered recently at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, Lekki, Lagos, discussion centred on how to rethink wealth beyond acquisition and explore systems needed to preserve it.
The transformative gathering was the May edition of a CEO Forum hosted by Adetoun Otepola, Managing Director of Solid Foundation Group with the theme, ‘From Ownership to Legacy: Passing the Baton.’
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The forum brought together notable speakers who are adjudged frontliners in their respective industries, including Dayo Olaiya, CEO, Dayola Property and Development Company; Folasade Olusanya, managing partner of Jackson Etti & Edu; Comfort Akachi, Regional Executive (West) of AG Mortgage Bank Plc, and Tobi Osonuga, MD of Chateau Royal Real Estate Limited.
Otepola emphasized the importance of intentional succession and structured asset transfer, not just as a family goal, but as a national development tool. She introduced the audience to the concept of real estate as a mobility tool.
She explained how international property investments can grant access to global residency, secure second citizenships, and create educational and healthcare opportunities abroad, pointing out that wealth without succession is a short-term gain, but wealth with a plan becomes generational.
Forum provided a moment of clarity for industry leaders, reminding all that the best time to invest in real estate is now and that the baton of legacy must be passed, not dropped.
Olusanya led a key session that was described as an insightful presentation on succession planning, wills, and probate. “What happens if you don’t wake up tomorrow? she queried, challenging CEOs to confront the reality of legacy and take decisive steps to protect what they’ve built.
She broke down common misconceptions around succession, explained the differences between wills and trusts, and addressed emotional and cultural blocks that often delay estate planning. Her session was a wake-up call for business owners to stop postponing the inevitable and start designing a future where their assets live on with purpose.
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Akachi of AG Mortgage Bank introduced the Ministry of Finance incorporated Real Estate Fund (MREIF) mortgage loan, a flexible and accessible financing solution created to make homeownership possible for professionals and entrepreneurs alike.
She explained how eligible applicants can access up to ₦200 million, enjoy a 20-year flexible repayment tenor, and benefit from one of the lowest interest rates in the market, just 12 percent per annum.
Akachi also highlighted the newly formed strategic alliance between Solid Foundation Group and AG Mortgage Bank, designed to further cement the commitment to accessible and affordable real estate for aspiring homeowners and investors across Nigeria.
Osonuga, in his session, urged participants to take control of their financial futures, saying, “you can sack your landlord.” He stressed the need for property ownership as a means of breaking free from recurring rent payments and shared investment opportunities.
He introduced two standout projects, HalleyVine Residence (a serene collection of loft apartments and duplexes located off Monastery Road), and Citi Mall (a premium commercial development along the Lekki-Epe corridor). Both offer investors a mix of style, function, and return on investment, complete with flexible payment options.
Olaiya showcased ongoing residential developments from Dayola Property and Development Company which included Heirs Park Residences in Igbo Efon, Silkwood Residence in Lekki Peninsula Scheme 1, P55 Residence in Banana Island, and Beaufort Park in Sangotedo.
His session emphasized not only the importance of homeownership, but also the value of investing in high-yield locations that hold both prestige and long-term appreciation.
