QS Agele J. Alufohai PPNIQS, FRICS, CCArb

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Agele J. Alufohai is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

  • I have a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management from the University College of Estate Management (former CEM), University of Reading, U.K.
  • Attended The MASTERCLASS PROGRAMME in Management at The London School of Economics and Political Science, London.
  • I have Masters Degree in Project Management from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Attended various Professional Seminars/Workshops/Courses organized in Nigeria, Sun City – South Africa, Milan – Italy, Zurich – Switzerland, Lisbon – Portugal and Madrid – Spain.
  • Member of the 2005 and 2009 Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission delegation to Washington DC; Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas.
  • Member of the 2006 and 2009 Trade Mission delegation to London and Scotland.

After working for Nineteen (19) years (1978 – 1997) in G.Cappa Plc, a foremost construction company, I  retired  as a Deputy Chief Quantity Surveyor Twenty-eight (28) years ago in 1997. I handled multi-million Naira projects in all the sectors of the construction industry.

I have since co-authored the following text books.

  • Installation and Measurement of Electrical Works in Building (1997)
  • Management Estimating and Budgeting for Electrical Installations (1998)
  • Advanced Measurement of Building Works with an Introduction to Computer and their applications (2000)
  • Building and Engineering Price Book. (Periodicals)

Author of the book – Unquantifiable Grace, Leadership Memoirs.

Mr. Agele J. Alufohai is a Past President (2011 – 2013) of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and a past Vice President of Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria. (2008 – 2011)

Previous memberships of the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors:-

  • Deputy President (2008 – 2011)
  • Vice President (2004 – 2006)
  • Treasurer (2003)
  • Ex-Officio Member (1998 – 2000)

As NIQS President – Major Achievements:

I was President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) between 2011-2013. My main achievement was gaining recognition for Quantity Surveyors as the most relevant professionals for construction economics and construction cost jobs (especially on big budget government procurement that are prone to cost inflation). I achieved this by deploying leadership, influencing and coalition-building skills. I first commissioned and led the elaboration of the “NIQS Development Strategy”. This resulted in a higher public cum media profile for the institute and closer relationship with Federal executive, regulatory and legislative agencies who had hitherto not properly understood the roles of Quantity Surveyors in the economy. As a result, the NIQS is now frequently invited to make inputs into legislation and policy on construction, procurement and relevant issues. Our members are also courted for comments on these issues.

I built the foundation for the success by first convincing the NIQS membership on the need for a new Constitution which promoted transparency, accountability and national inclusivity, thus engaged membership and organisational coherence. This foundational exercise tasked my negotiation and coalition-building skills.

As NIQS President, I organised a major conference on Infrastructure PPPs in Nigeria (attracting over 640 delegates with very senior representation from Federal Government infrastructure-related agencies). I also established the NIQS EagleHeart Charity, modelled after the RICS LionHeart, to support hard up members.

I have the following International Major Awards:

  • Distinguished visitor award by Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Mayor, Niami-Dade County, Florida – 26th August 2013.
  • Commendation award by Frederica S. Wilson, Member of Congress, 24th District, Florida – 25th October, 2013.

I have served in the following National Committee, Commission and Panel:

  • Member, Presidential Committee on Guidelines for the Management and Implementation of Federal Infrastructure Projects as President, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), 2011-2013.
  • Member, Technical Working Group, National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP 2016-2046) as President, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), 2011-2013.
  • Member, Federal Government Presidential Visitation Panel to University of Lagos, 2010 – 2020.

Major Keynote presentations are:

  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Nigeria Group Annual General Meeting at Lagos, Nigeria with Keynote Presentation on Mind the Gaps: Thoughts on Surveyors in National and International Life dated 10th October, 2013
  • International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Working Week Conference on “Environment for Sustainability” at Abuja, Nigeria. Keynote Presentation on “The Lagos State 2010 Mortgage Law (LAGOS HOMS) and the supply of Housing dated 8th May 2013.
  • International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC) 8th World Congress on “Quest for Quality-Professionalism in Practice” at Durban, South Africa. Keynote Presentation on “Doing Business in Africa: Problems and Prospects of Infrastructure Development dated 26th June, 2012.
  • African Union of Architect (AUA) Continuous Professional Development Workshop on “Beyond Housing” at Gabon. Keynote Presentation on “Financing Social Housing in Nigeria” dated 15th June, 2012.
  • International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Working Week Conference on “Territory, Environment and Cultural Heritage” at Rome, Italy. Keynote Speaker on “Adoption of Building Information Modelling (B.I.M) and Nigeria’s Quest for Project Cost Management dated 9th May, 2012.

I am currently the Managing Partner of Costec Consultants, a firm of Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers. 

Costec Consultants are currently handling high profile projects in Lagos, other States of Nigeria, as well as across the Atlantic.

Mr. Alufohai belongs to elite clubs such as Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, The Metropolitan Club, Apapa Boat Club and Lagos Motor Boat Club. An avid golfer, he is also a member of the I.B.B. International Golf and Country Club Abuja. Mr. Alufohai was a member of The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce and a Council member of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce. 

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