The Chief Executive Officer of Archpoint Architecture and Construction Company, Mr. Olatunji Dare, has called on the Nigerian government to adopt a workable mortgage system to address the nation’s housing challenges.
Dare made this call to mark his birthday celebration today, with a special in-house lecture dedicated to promoting affordable housing solutions for low-income and indigent citizens.
According to him, Nigeria is not particularly under-housed, but affordability remains the greatest barrier to home ownership. He stressed that if a functional mortgage system were adopted and implemented effectively, the nation’s housing deficit would be significantly reduced.
“As a country, our major issue is not the number of houses available but the ability of average citizens to afford them. If a workable mortgage system is put in place, many Nigerians who desire decent accommodation will have access to it, and the housing deficit will shrink,” he said.
Highlighting his long-standing passion for housing advocacy, Dare revealed that his birthdays are often marked with a lecture, training, or symposium focused on making affordable housing a reality for average Nigerians. This year’s event, he said, was a continuation of that tradition.
Speaking on behalf of the company’s management, Archpoint’s Financial Director, Engr. Chris Ozichukwu Anele-Eche, praised Dare’s leadership and lifelong commitment to excellence.
“Today, we also celebrate the birthday of our Chief Executive Officer, Dare, a leader whose journey reflects grace, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to service. From humble beginnings at the helm of Archpoint, he has shown that challenges are stepping stones to greatness. Under his leadership, the organisation has grown remarkably, breaking boundaries and fostering a culture of innovation,” Anele-Eche said.
He further noted that Dare’s impact goes beyond business achievements. “His success is not measured only by milestones, but by the lives he has touched, the opportunities he has created, and the legacy he continues to build,” he added.
