OUR PEOPLE
THE ORGANISATION
Open House Lagos was founded by four professionals under the auspices of the British Council Nigeria. As the first event of its kind in Nigeria and Africa, the inaugural Open House Lagos in 2006 and 2007 were delivered with the support of the British Council Nigeria.
Open House Lagos became an independent entity in 2007 as an incorporated, not-for-profit organization. Open House Lagos is a self-sustaining, built environment focused public education organization.
2020 TEAM
Odawayi Ukandu, Project Manager
Lauretta Iheukwumere, Communication/Social media
Miriam Pelumi Adenuga, Intern
Tobiloba Babalola, Social Media Volunteer
TRUSTEES
In addition to the yearly team and a vital and dedicated group of volunteers, Open House Lagos is governed and managed by four trustees:
Chuka Ihonor, Principal architect, ARG Studio
Founding Trustee and Open House Lagos President
Sola Akintunde, Architect & President, Legacy 1995
Founding Open House Lagos Trustee
Papa Omotayo, Creative Director, MOE+ Art Architecture
Founding Open House Lagos Trustee
Olamide Udoma-Ejorh, Executive Director, Lagos Urban Network
Founding Trustee and Open House Lagos Secretary
ADVISORY BOARD
The Open House Lagos advisory board consists of the trustees and select experts with extenive experience in innovative built enviroment development. They include:
Dr Charlotte Langhorst, Assistant Director of the African Artists’ Foundation in Lagos
Dr Adun Okupe, Senior Advisor, Red Clay Advisory
Aduke Gomez, Principal Consultant, Aduke Gomez & Co
Kolufunse Ajala, Honorary Secretary, LEGACY 1995
2019 TEAM
Odawayi Ukandu, Project Manager
Tamilore Oni, Project Manager
Bukola Gbede, Fundraiser
Adeposi Adeogun, Head of Volunteers
Tomi Olukosi, Social Media Manager
Tobiloba Babalola, Social Media Volunteer
2018 TEAM
Seun Alli, Project Manager
Esther Ordia, PR Consultant
Fiyin Tunde-Onadele, Events Assistant
Adeposi Adeogun, Volunteer Assistant
