Afriland Properties Appoints Ayobami-Ojo to Board After Transformative Tenure at NNPC Properties
Afriland Properties Plc has appointed Iyabode Olayemi Ayobami-Ojo as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing to its Board a seasoned executive widely recognised for transforming NNPC Properties Limited into a commercially focused and viable real estate enterprise.
Ayobami-Ojo brings more than three decades of experience in real estate, business services, corporate governance and institutional development.
As Managing Director of NNPC Properties Limited, she inherited an underperforming portfolio and spearheaded a remarkable turnaround. Through strategic repositioning, stronger governance and disciplined asset optimisation, she unlocked the commercial value of previously underutilised properties and transformed the company into a more efficient, revenue-driven and commercially sustainable business.
Her tenure was marked by bold reforms, improved operational performance and a renewed focus on converting dormant assets into productive investments capable of delivering long-term value.
Before leading NNPC Properties Limited, Ayobami-Ojo held several senior positions across the NNPC system, including Director of the NNPC Academy; Executive Director, Business Services, NNPC Trading Limited; Head of Stakeholder and Relationship Management in the Corporate Communications Division; and General Manager, External Relations, Group Public Affairs Division.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Arts from Ogun State University. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Directors, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a registered member of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
She is also a certified coach of the United Kingdom’s Institute of Leadership and Management and a Certified Partnership Broker.
Commenting on the appointment, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Afriland Properties Plc, Azubike Emodi, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Iyabode Ayobami-Ojo to the Board of Afriland Properties Plc. Her extensive experience in real estate, governance and asset optimisation will bring an invaluable perspective to the Board.
“Her outstanding record of transforming NNPC Properties Limited and strengthening institutions will be particularly valuable as we grow our portfolio, execute our strategy and create sustainable value for stakeholders.”
The appointment reinforces Afriland Properties Plc’s commitment to sound corporate governance, Board effectiveness and transformational leadership as it strengthens its position in Nigeria’s evolving real estate sector.
Afriland Properties Plc is a leading real estate investment, development and management company committed to improving lives through the development, management and, and maintenance of world-class real estate assets across Africa.