Inspiring Mileage of Bimbo Ashiru at Odu’a Investment Group

In the pantheon of Yoruba excellence, where the virtues of the Omoluabi—honour, diligence, and integrity—are held as sacred, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru stands tall. As Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, he is not just steering an enterprise; he is curating a legacy, breathing new life into a historic institution that has long been the economic pillar of the South-west. Since assuming the mantle of leadership, he has infused the group with visionary dynamism, rekindling the entrepreneurial fire that once made Odu’a the pride of the Yoruba nation.

Ashiru’s leadership at Odu’a is not one of mere stewardship but of transformation. With his background in banking and governance—having served as Ogun State’s Commissioner for Commerce and Industry—he understands the delicate art of turning potential into prosperity. He has brought a keen financial mind to the helm, ensuring that Odu’a Investment is not just a custodian of old wealth but a creator of new frontiers.

His speech at the Wemabod Real Estate Outlook 2025 encapsulates this ambition. With the consolidation of all of Odu’a’s real estate assets under Wemabod Limited, the group now stands as one of Nigeria’s largest real estate businesses, a giant poised to redefine urban landscapes.

Ashiru’s vision is clear: not just to compete within Nigeria, but to set standards across Africa and beyond. His roadmap is bold—250,000 square meters of warehousing, over 100,000 square meters of office and retail space, and at least 1,000 residential units in the coming years.

Yet, beyond the numbers and the grand economic vision, Ashiru remains deeply committed to the ideal of communal prosperity. He understands that wealth without impact is vanity, and development without purpose is hollow. He calls for an enabling environment, where government, industry, and the private sector collaborate to ensure homeownership is not just for the elite but accessible to everyday Nigerians.