Who we are

Welcome to University of Lagos Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development

The Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development (CHSD) formerly known as Centre for Housing Studies at the University of Lagos was established to equip policy makers, law makers, housing providers and researchers with the appropriate tools for profitable, affordable housing provision. The Centre pioneers new ways of housing provision and management, reviews current and emerging practice in the housing industry and support those who have the responsibility for proffering policies to manage the housing situation in Nigeria and Africa.

It has recently been designated as a Centre for Excellence in urbanization and habitable cities by the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). This means that the Centre would co-ordinate research in the aforementioned area amongst the thirteen member African universities, opening the vista for in-depth engagement and solution findings to Africa’s most critical urban issues. It also creates opportunities for forging deeper linkages between stakeholders in the housing and real estate industry for the advancement of sustainable principles in housing finance, affordability, delivery and management.

CoE Advisory Board

Professor Oluwole Familoni

Professor Oluwole Familoni

Chairman

University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria

Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai

Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai

Commissioner for Housing

Lagos State Government, Lagos.

Astrid R. N. Haa

Astrid R. N. Haas

Urban Economist

The African Development Bank, Cote d’Ivoire

Professor David Toll

Professor David Toll

Professor in Engineering

University of Durham, United Kingdom.

Prof. Tom Goodfellow

Prof. Tom Goodfellow

Professor of Urban Studies & International Development

University of Sheffield

Mrs Titilayo Oshodi

Mrs Titilayo Oshodi

Special Adviser on Climate Change

Lagos State Government, Lagos.

Dr. Muhammad M. Gambo

Dr. Muhammad M. Gambo

The Manager, Policy, Research and Partnership, Shelter Afrique

Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Ewuraba Addo

Dr. Ewuraba Addo

Project Coordinator, ARUA-UKRI GCRF Partnership Programme,

University of Ghana

Management Team

Prof-Timothy-Nubi

Prof. Timothy G. Nubi

Founding Director and CoE

Dr Peter Elias

Dr. Peter Elias (Ass. Prof.)

CoE Co-Director (Research Administration)

Taibat-Lawanson

Prof. Taibat Lawanson

CoE Co-Director (International Partnership)

Dr Esther Thontteh

Dr Esther Thontteh

Manager

Luwaji

Jonathan Luwaji

Centre Admin. Officer (PG Matters)

Mrs Adeniyi

Mrs. Adeniyi Oluwatoyin

Centre Secretary/Admin Officer

Past Management

Dr. Oyalowo

Dr. Basirat Oyalowo

Foundational Centre Manager 2013 - 2023