NIQS  to Partner With Lekki Gardens Estate to Promote Excellence, Efficiency, Sustainability

Bennett Oghifo 

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is partnering with Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, to build a legacy of excellence, efficiency, and sustainability.

This was an outcome of a working visit to the CEO of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, Dr Richard Nyong, by the Executive Council of NIQS, led by their President,  QS Kene Nzekwe, FNIQS, during the week.

“We are confident that a collaboration between Lekki Gardens and the NIQS will be a formidable force for positive change in Nigeria’s built environment,” said Nzekwe at the meeting, where they discussed potential areas of collaboration and mutual benefits.

He said their visit was “not just as professional colleagues, but as admirers of the transformative impact Lekki Gardens has made on Nigeria’s real estate landscape. In a nation with a significant housing deficit, your organisation has emerged as a trailblazer—delivering not just houses, but homes, communities, and tangible assets to thousands of Nigerians. Your vision, tenacity, and innovative approach to mass housing delivery are well-documented and truly commendable. You are building the future of Nigeria, one estate at a time.

“The NIQS, as the professional body responsible for regulating and enhancing the practice of quantity surveying, shares a similar ambition: a future where every construction project in Nigeria is delivered with maximum value, financial probity, and unparalleled efficiency. Our members are the guardians of cost, the experts in project economics, and the drivers of value engineering.”

Nzekwe elaborated on “Areas for Strategic Collaboration”, saying, “We believe a formal partnership between NIQS and Lekki Gardens can unlock even greater value and set new benchmarks for the entire industry. 

“We propose collaboration in these key areas: Innovation-Based Collaboration: As NIQS develops new tools and frameworks to improve cost management in the real estate and construction sectors, we would be honored to engage Lekki Gardens as an early partner in testing and refining these instruments. This would allow your organisation to shape industry standards while benefiting from first-mover access to advanced tools for improved project planning and execution.

“Talent Development: We envision a partnership that supports the up-skilling of your personnel involved in project delivery, infrastructure planning, and real estate development. NIQS’s QS Academy can design and deliver bespoke, industry-aligned training and certification programs to enhance internal capacity and drive efficiencies within your operations.

“Benchmarking Best Practices: Your organization can serve as a benchmark reference for the application of best practices in cost control and project performance in the real estate sector. Through collaborative research and shared case studies, Lekki Gardens could help set national standards in cost efficiency, transparency, and performance tracking.

“Public-Private Dialogue: We invite Lekki Gardens to collaborate with us in advancing public-private dialogue around infrastructure development, procurement reform, and professional best practices in the real estate sector. Your voice and platform would be invaluable in driving systemic change and shaping national policy conversations.”

He then invited Lekki Gardens to partner with NIQS at their 2025 Biennial Conference and General Meeting, taking place in November in Abuja. This year’s conference theme, “Rebuilding Nigeria: Enhancing National Development Through Fiscal Reforms, Infrastructure Planning and the New Governance Imperative.”

The CEO of Lekki Gardens, Nyong, expressed admiration for NIQS’ exemplary organisation and commitment to excellence, highlighting the importance of quantity surveyors in the construction industry. 

Nyong requested NIQS’ support in providing bespoke trainings for contractors, addressing gaps in the construction industry, and supplying quantity surveyors for management and contractor roles. He also expressed interest in collaborating with NIQS’ Academy and sponsoring talent development initiatives.

The visit underscores the growing recognition of the critical role quantity surveyors play in the construction industry and highlights the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships between NIQS and industry stakeholders.