Arc. Akin Akinyemi (AkinOmoAkin – AOA)
Candidate for Lagos Central Senatorial District, 2027
Arc. Akin Akinyemi (AkinOmoAkin – AOA) is a Lagos-born architect, businessman and community leader with professional experience spanning architecture, construction, dealership, hospitality and community development. Born and raised in Lagos, Arc. Akinyemi has developed his professional and community leadership experience around practical problem-solving, organisation, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. His approach to leadership is rooted in the belief that people with demonstrated competence, experience and a record of service should be entrusted with positions of responsibility. Beyond his professional career, he has been actively involved in community organisation and development, including leadership within residents' associations and community stakeholder committees in Ikota, Lagos. He currently serves as Chairman of the Ikota Estates Community Development Association (IECDA) and has been involved in initiatives concerning infrastructure, water, roads, environmental issues, security and community coordination. He is seeking to bring this combination of professional experience, community leadership and grassroots engagement to public service at the federal level.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Higher Education
- B.Sc. (Hons), Architecture — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- M.Sc., Architecture — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Secondary Education
Egbado College, Ilaro
Primary Education
St. John's Catholic Primary School, Oshodi
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Chartered Architect
Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
Member
Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
Professional Experience
Arc. Akin Akinyemi is a seasoned professional with experience spanning architecture, construction, real estate and property administration, dealership, hospitality, project delivery and community development. His professional background has also informed his approach to leadership: identify the problem, understand the interests of the stakeholders involved, build consensus where possible, and pursue practical solutions.
Leadership Philosophy & Principles
“Leadership should be measured by responsibility assumed, problems solved and value created for the people served.”
Competence First
01"People with track records should be the ones in leadership positions."
Leadership should be entrusted to people who have demonstrated the ability to take responsibility, solve problems and deliver results.
Hard Work & Discipline
02Hard work is a fundamental ingredient of achievement. Meaningful results require discipline, persistence and personal responsibility.
Consensus Building
03Bringing together residents, property owners, government institutions, and private developers for mutual benefit.