Hakeem Ogunniran, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Eximia Realty Co. Ltd | Nigeria
CORE 100 — Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in Construction & Real Estate 2026
Hakeem Ogunniran is a distinguished Nigerian real estate executive, lawyer, investment strategist and corporate governance expert whose leadership has contributed significantly to property development and real estate financing in Nigeria. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eximia Realty Co. Ltd, established in 2018, he has championed innovative, customer-focused housing solutions, including The Mews in Katampe, Abuja, MaestroVille and Fiona-Lawton Apartments in Lagos. Before establishing Eximia Realty, Ogunniran served as Managing Director of UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) from 2010 to 2018, overseeing landmark developments including Cameron Green, KPMG Towers, Metro Gardens, Pinnock Beach Estate and Emerald Court.
During his leadership at UPDC, he helped mobilise over ₦55 billion in real estate financing through bonds, commercial papers and a Real Estate Investment Trust structure. A former Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Yale Law School, he also serves as Non-Executive Chairman of Lagos Building Investment Company Plc and a board member of Reall, an international affordable housing organisation. His contributions extend to housing finance, corporate governance, affordable housing advocacy and advancing African real estate investment practices.
Why CORE 100
Hakeem Ogunniran is recognised among Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in Construction & Real Estate 2026 for his longstanding leadership in property development, landmark residential and commercial projects, innovative real estate financing and contributions to institutional investment. His achievements at UPDC and Eximia Realty, alongside his influence on housing finance and industry governance, demonstrate a substantial and enduring impact on Nigeria’s built environment.
IMPACT AREAS: Real Estate Development • Housing Finance • Commercial & Residential Properties • Real Estate Investment Trusts • Affordable Housing • Corporate Governance • Institutional Investment
CORE 100 — CLASS OF 2026
Recognising the people building, developing and shaping Africa’s built future.
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CORE 100 — OFFICIAL RECOGNITION INFORMATIONAfrica’s 100 Most Impactful People in Construction & Real Estate 2026 Each CORE 100 honoree will be featured in the December 2026 print edition of RanksCORE Magazine, with an exclusive editorial profile highlighting their professional journey, achievements, industry contributions and impact. Official digital recognition materials, including personalised recognition covers, digital certificates, badges and digital recognition plaques, will be issued to honorees and shared across RanksCORE and Ranks Africa's digital and social media platforms. Honorees may also request an optional physical commemorative plaque, available by arrangement through the RanksCORE team. For exclusive magazine features, recognition enquiries, additional information or physical plaque requests, please contact: info@rankscore.org info@ranksafrica.com RanksCORE | Powered by Ranks Africa |