The Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has disclosed that it spent over N200m within the last 12 months on local and international training programmes for about 950 members.
The Chairman of the Lagos State Branch of NIESV, Tosin Kadiri, made this known on Monday during a press conference in Lagos ahead of the commencement of the 2026 Annual Estate Week.
Kadiri described the annual programme as the association’s flagship platform for engaging the public, government, and key stakeholders on the role of estate surveyors and valuers in national development.
Providing a breakdown of the training activities conducted during the review period, he explained that more than 300 members participated in the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development programme held in November 2025.
He added that another 200 members benefited from the Pan-Africa Webinar Series organised in January 2026.
According to him, an additional 350 members received training during Summit 7.0, while over 100 others participated in four sessions of the association’s resource centre training covering different aspects of estate surveying and valuation practice.
Kadiri also revealed that 76 members were recommended for elevation to fellowship status within the profession.
He further disclosed that the branch organised an international conference in Saudi Arabia to expose members to global best practices and international networking opportunities.
“In organising MCPD alone, we have spent over N10m. For Summit alone, we spent over N12m, and we spent millions on resource centre training. For international engagement, the Saudi Arabia trip alone, our members spent well over N120m,” Kadiri said.
“If you look at the amount expended on training our members in various areas of the profession, both locally and internationally, I will tell you that in the last year, it has run to well over N200m,” he added.
According to him, the 2026 Annual Estate Week will provide an opportunity for the association to reflect on its contributions to the real estate sector, assess its societal impact, and reaffirm its commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and national development.
Kadiri stated that the branch recorded significant achievements over the past year through strategic leadership, collaboration, and member support.
Speaking on professional development, he noted that the branch successfully organised several workshops, seminars, technical sessions, and continuing professional development programmes aimed at improving the competence and global relevance of members.
“These programmes focused on emerging trends in property valuation, digital transformation in real estate practice, sustainability and green buildings, asset valuation standards, real estate investment analysis, professional ethics and compliance,” he said.
On stakeholder engagement, Kadiri explained that the branch strengthened relationships with government agencies, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and other professional organisations.
He said the engagements helped amplify the association’s voice on major issues affecting the real estate sector, including property documentation reforms, land administration efficiency, urban planning compliance, and professional valuation standards.
Kadiri also highlighted the association’s efforts in promoting ethical practices through public sensitisation programmes aired on television and radio stations.
In the area of youth development, he disclosed that the branch interviewed and recommended over 350 new probationers for induction into the institution while mentoring more than 500 students and young professionals through its mentorship initiatives.
He added that the association’s “Catch Them Young in Schools Programme” reached over 12 secondary schools and introduced the profession to more than 1,200 students.
Despite the achievements, Kadiri identified financial constraints as a major challenge affecting participation in some programmes, particularly international training conferences.
“Number one of the challenges is financing. We all know the state of the economy. Getting many of our members to participate in some of these programmes is challenging, especially international training conferences,” he stated.
