As part of efforts to attract diaspora investments into Nigeria’s booming property market, the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Ltd, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, and the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, will storm London this July for the 10th anniversary of Avenue Impact, a UK-based business networking organisation.
The anniversary, scheduled for July 5, 2025, will bring together a powerful mix of African and diaspora entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and clients.
The Pelican Valley boss is set to leverage the event to pitch lucrative real estate investment opportunities back home, while Hon. Dabiri-Erewa is billed to grace the occasion as the Special Guest of Honour.
Adeyemo, a multiple award-winning real estate entrepreneur, told newsmen in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital that the UK visit is part of Pelican Valley’s broader strategy to tap into diaspora wealth, particularly through its flagship project, Pelican’s Ecostay Apartments, a fusion of eco-living and smart luxury.
Recall that in 2024, he featured at Avenue Impact’s Business Networking and Winter Ball where he showcased Pelican Valley’s tech-driven smart homes.
His efforts with the diasporan tour have so far yielded investment from over 900 Nigerians in the diaspora with Avenue Impact members alone acquiring 48 plots of land and two houses. Some of them, including Madam,. Dolapo O, it was learnt, will be handed investment documents and property keys directly by the CEO during the anniversary celebration.
According to Adeyemo, the Ecostay Apartments, located within the Pelican Brief Estate in Ogun State, feature government-approved layouts, 33 KVA/500 KV power infrastructure with 90% solar backup, armed security, and interlocked roads. The next phase includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments as well as semi-detached duplexes with boys’ quarters tailored for upwardly mobile clients seeking smart investments.
“This unique residential project also includes lifestyle additions like a lounge, bar, mini club, sports courts, places of worship, swimming pool, and even a mini zoo housing camels, ostriches, and peacocks,” Adeyemo said.
He added that the Ecostay Apartments are just 20 minutes from Abeokuta’s Central Business District and 50 minutes from Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja. “With a zero per cent interest rate and no hidden charges, our repayment plan is diaspora-friendly,” he stressed.
Adeyemo noted that the value of Pelican’s two-bedroom apartment jumped from N28 million to N42 million within one year, highlighting not just the profitability but also the trust clients have in the brand. “We also help clients convert their homes into short-let apartments, thus ensuring steady rental income and long-term ROI.”
Founder and CEO of Avenue Impact, Mr. Funso Akinwunmi, in a statement, said the 10th anniversary will highlight strategic partnerships, especially in real estate, with Pelican Valley at the centre.
“This collaboration shows the credibility Pelican Valley enjoys and offers a platform for its CEO to hand over investment documents in person,” Akinwunmi stated.
He added that the event would underscore the long-term financial benefits of investing in Nigerian real estate and the transparency that has come to define the Pelican brand.
