An Architect and Project Development Expert with thirty years’ experience in the field of Residential, Commercial, Educational, Religious and Recreational Developments, Abimbola has worked in many notable Architectural Firms in Nigeria from 1989 until January 2012 when she joined Kenning Homes Limited (Nigeria) as a Partner. She was also a Director of Building Projects for the Redeemed Christian Church of God Apapa Family from 1996 – 1998.
Her professional career spanning three decades sharpened her skills in Contract Administration and various construction experiences. A passionate Design Architect, with a penchant for Detailed Drawings, Finishing, Landscaping and Planning Approval procedures, she has a vast knowledge of Computer Applications, including AutoCAD, Revit, CorelDraw, and Microsoft Office. Abimbola is a consummate Architect with an unbridled passion to be creative, innovative, and effective in Project Administration. In pursuit of excellence, she uses her versatile knowledge and resourceful creativity to effectively manage all her works and numerous assignments. She has carried out several projects for highly respectable Individuals, Corporate, Educational, Religious and Institutional Clients, Public and International Agencies over the years, with her completed projects seen in various places.
- Fellow of Nigerian Institute of Architects
- Member of Architects Registration Council of Nigeria
- International Associate of American Institute of Architects
- Fellow of Chartered Institute of Corporate Administrators
- Honourary General Secretary of Nigerian Institute of Architects (2015-2017)
- International Community Nominee on the UIA International Women in Architecture Committee, UIA-IWA (June 2021 to Date)
- Member, Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee (2019 to Date)
- Chairman, Tribunal of Inquiry on Collapsed Buildings in Lagos State (2013)
- Member of the Technical Board of Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (2010-2015)
- Editor of the AUA Newsletter (e-Newsletter of the Africa Union of Architects) (2011-2013)
- Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Architects, Lagos State Chapter (2008-2012)
- General Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Architects, Lagos State Chapter (2006-2008)
- Member, Lagos State Technical Committee on Policy Reform on Planning Regulations and Building Control (2008-2009)
- Member of Legal Sub-Committee Lagos State Technical Committee on Policy Reform on Planning Regulations and Building Control (2009)
- Member, Lagos State Sub-Committee of the National Building Code (2005)
- Thirty years’ experience in Architectural Services
- Technical knowledge of construction with good project managerial skills, contract management and procurement
- Conversant with Building Regulations and Planning Procedures
- Preparation of tender documents, specifications and construction drawings, for builder’s works, mechanical and electrical works
- Competent with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint