SIJIBOMI OGUNDELE’S TALL DREAM?
Sijibomi Ogundele, famously known as Sujimoto, is one of the big players in the nation’s real estate business.
He has been able to make a lasting statement with his innovation in the industry. His sole objective is to redefine luxury in the real estate industry in the country.
But he seems to have a big challenge realising one of his dreams, which is to construct the tallest building in Lagos. The planned 25-storey building called Lorenzo, which is to be sited on Bourdillion Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, had earlier been introduced with fanfare at an eyebrow hotel in Ikoyi.
Sadly, there has not been any development on the property after that initial outing that whetted the appetite of stakeholders, a situation that puts him in bad light in the industry.
In fact, it was gathered that many investors went for his jugular, claiming the whole thing was nothing but a fraud. It was also reported that he nearly dumped the business and ran out of the country for safety.
In the face of the unsavoury development, he kept a low profile, making many wonder if could return to the industry with the same gusto with which he launched himself in the industry years back.
However, like a true fighter, the young man is said to be nursing another dream. He is planning a project on Banana Island: high-end luxury terrace houses. The project, it was gathered, would commence before the end of the year. He is said to have raised over N1bn from local investors for the project.
Sources claimed that this hefty investment is the reason he took to the social media to post a cryptic message: “The storm is over”, while also declaring his wedding plans.
But critics maintain that it may be another tall dream, as he has not yet disclosed details about the project. While many also claimed it might be yet another of his numerous publicity stunts.