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UNILAG estate students get job offers, N1m scholarship

From The Punch · () English

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  • Six final-year students from the University of Lagos's Estate Management department received job offers from Jide Taiwo & Co.
  • The real estate firm also established a N1 million scholarship and rewards program for outstanding students.
  • The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic training and industry practice, fostering collaboration between the university and the real estate sector.

Six final-year students from the Department of Estate Management at the University of Lagos have secured immediate employment opportunities with the real estate firm Jide Taiwo & Co. The company also announced the creation of a N1 million scholarship and rewards package, designed to recognize academic excellence among graduating students.

The intervention is part of its commitment to nurturing young professionals and bridging the gap between university training and industry practice.

— Bashir Tajudeen, Regional Manager, Lagos Island of Jide Taiwo & Co.Explaining the company's motivation behind offering job opportunities and scholarships.

Bashir Tajudeen, the Regional Manager for Lagos Island at Jide Taiwo & Co., made the announcement during the firm's 2026 Career Day/Job Fair held at the University of Lagos. Tajudeen stated that this initiative underscores the company's dedication to nurturing young professionals and effectively bridging the gap between university education and the demands of industry practice.

The career fair was organized to strengthen the synergy between academia and industry, preparing students for successful careers in estate surveying, valuation, and the broader built environment sector. The event featured interactive sessions aimed at familiarizing students with real-world expectations and potential career paths within the industry.

What is of utmost importance is the application of knowledge derived from hours of study and deliberate preparation for life after graduation.

— Prof. Olumide Adenuga, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental SciencesStressing the need for practical application of knowledge for students.

Prof. Olumide Adenuga, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, emphasized the importance of practical application of knowledge beyond mere certification. Similarly, Prof. Hikmot Koleosho, Head of the Department of Estate Management, commended Jide Taiwo & Co. for fostering academic-industry collaboration and encouraged students to leverage the opportunity for their professional development. ESV Adebiyi Ayeni, General Manager of Facilities Management at Jide Taiwo & Co., delivered a lecture highlighting that success in the profession requires discipline, continuous growth, integrity, and adaptability, qualities that extend beyond classroom learning.

The profession rewards excellence, integrity, focus, adaptability, experience and continuous growth, far beyond what the classroom alone can offer.

— ESV Adebiyi Ayeni, General Manager, Facilities Management at Jide Taiwo & Co.Advising students on the key attributes for success in the estate management profession.
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