The Institute of Assets and Values Management of Nigeria (IAVMN) has announced the appointment of Professor Kolawole Subair, FIAVMN, as its new President and Chairman of the Governing Council following the approval of the Institute’s Governing Council.
The appointment was confirmed in a press statement signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Institute, Professor Babatunde Akinsanya, FIAVMN, after the Governing Council meeting held on June 28, 2026, at the Institute’s secretariat in Lagos.
According to the statement, Professor Subair emerged through a unanimous decision of the Governing Council, alongside the appointment of ten other members who will serve in various leadership positions to steer the affairs of the Institute.
The newly appointed officers include Mr. Olusola Fajimi, FIAVMN, who will serve as the First Vice President, and Sir Dr. Emeka Ariguzo, FIAVMN, as the Second Vice President. Other members of the Governing Council are Mr. Oseni-Ope Bashiru Temitayo, FIAVMN (Treasurer); Professor Babatunde Akinsanya, FIAVMN (Registrar/Chief Executive); Hon. Taiwo Owolabi, FIAVMN (Council Member); Engr. Gbenga Alani Odemuyiwa, FIAVMN (Council Member); Mr. Oboh Emmanuel Attah, FIAVMN (Council Member).
Others are, Miss Adedoyin Adelakun, FIAVMN (Council Member); Alhaji Mohammed Yayangida Umar, FIAVMN (Council Member); and Mr. Tajudeen Olawale Ekemode, FIAVMN (Council Member).
The statement read in part: “The Institute of Assets and Values Management of Nigeria (IAVMN) is pleased to formally announce to its members, stakeholders, and the general public that the Governing Council, at its meeting held on Sunday, 28 June 2026, unanimously approved and appointed Prof. Kolawole Subair, PhDs, FIAVMN, as the President/Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute.”
The Institute expressed confidence in Professor Subair’s ability to provide purposeful leadership, citing his extensive professional experience, proven leadership capacity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
It noted that his appointment is expected to strengthen the Institute’s strategic drive towards promoting professionalism, ethical standards, transparency, accountability, and global best practices in assets and values management across Nigeria.
Congratulating the newly appointed officers, the Governing Council reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the profession through sustained professional development, research, advocacy, capacity building, and strategic collaborations aimed at enhancing the practice of assets and values management in the country.
The Council also reiterated the
Institute’s determination to position itself as a leading professional body dedicated to improving standards in the management, valuation, and administration of assets through innovation, integrity, and adherence to international best practices.
The Institute further appealed to government agencies, corporate organisations, professional bodies, academic institutions, development partners, and the general public to continue supporting its vision of fostering excellence, accountability, transparency, and sustainable asset management for national development.
Established to promote professionalism in assets and values management, the Institute of Assets and Values Management of Nigeria continues to champion ethical practice, capacity development, and policy advocacy aimed at strengthening the profession and contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth.