Interstate Architects Ltd 45, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Tinuose House, Ajao Estate, Oshodi Lagos, Nigeria
Date of Birth :
6th June, 1961
Marital Status :
Married
Relevant Years of Experience:
24 years
Objective:
To make an impact in the practice of architecture and also to use it positively to make a contribution to my environment
Qualifications:
My exposure to the various aspects of architecture from design through to supervision of works has given me the experience to conceptualize a project and bring it to reality. Being computer literate means having the tools of information technology at my disposal to fulfill the requirements of my profession.
Education:
1979-1983 (Arch) Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt 1986-1988 B.Sc. (Hons.) Arch. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife M.Sc. (Arch) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Dip. Computer Science, Lagos City Computer College 2001 Project Management Workshop
1979-1983 (Arch) Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt 1986-1988 B.Sc. (Hons.) Arch. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife M.Sc. (Arch) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Dip. Computer Science, Lagos City Computer College 2001 Project Management Workshop
Professional:
Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects, MNIA - M1997
Employment:
1983-1984 NYSC – Vivian Wan & Associates
1993-1994 Architects Interstate Architects Ltd Design, collection of briefs, tender analysis and report
1994-1999 Computer Systems Manager/Architect – Interstate Architects Ltd Design, production of working drawings and supervision of construction World Bank Assisted Educational Television Studio for Nigerian Television Authority, Tejuosho, Lagos Cost =N=226million First Bank of Nigeria, Branch Building, Isolo Cost =N=140million 1999 to Date Associate Architect - Interstate Architects Ltd Supervision and management of the execution of the contract, CBN Head Office Complex Abuja Cost =N=12billion
This building will provide some 50,000m3 of office space to accommodate approximately 4,000 staff, with an anticipated completion date of 2nd May, 2002. This state of the art edifice will also incorporate the latest engineering installations. Externally – 20,000m2 of glazed curtain walling, 15,500m2 of polished granite and internally 40,000m2 of access raised floor.
Role – Design, working drawings, tender analysis, Liaising between client and contractor, Coordinating weekly and monthly site meetings, Overseeing preparation of monthly and quarterly report to the client, Coordinating other resident staff functions, Administration of site office and staff. Design of partition and furniture layout of the office.
1993-1995 Interstate Architects Ltd Developing client brief, scheme designs and working drawings Modification to UNDP Guest House, Lagos Braithwaite Memorial Church, Epe Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) Head office Abuja. African Reinsurance Head office Lagos Chartered Institute of Bankers Head office, Abuja Promoserve Head office (Publix House, Lagos)
