Tamuno, Elumelu, Others Listed Among Top 100 Real Estate Leaders

Group managing director of Abuja Investment Company Limited, Amb. Maureen Tamuno has been listed among top 100 leaders to watch in Nigeria’s real estate industry in 2025.

Tamuno was unveiled by the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), Nigeria’s leading pioneer nonprofit and research organization committed to advancing affordable housing.

Tamuno previously served Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Belize, Haiti and Dominican Republic has a Doctorate in Strategic Marketing and Consumer Behaviour.

Others that were listed on the list include Chairman and Founder of Heir Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, Pastor Mathew Asimolowo, Founder and Chairman BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, CEO Lekki Gardens, Richard Nyong, Chairman Adron Homes and Properties; Aare Emmanuel Adetola-King, Former Managing Director Family Homes Funds, Femi Adewole, among several others.

According to the executive director of HDAN, Festus Adebayo, the selection was based on a critical appraisal of their performances in the past year with a report by its first specialized television station, Housing TV Africa, channel 149 on StarTimes.

He noted that these leaders have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in their roles, making them vital stakeholders in the effort to address Nigeria’s housing deficit.

“After thoroughly reviewing their contributions to the sector in 2024, we identified these individuals as those who deserve to be motivated and engaged. Their record of collaboration with the private sector and partnerships with the federal government position them as key players to drive housing delivery in 2025,” Adebayo stated.