There is no doubt that the Chairman of Oyo State Housing Corporation, Chief Bayo Lawal, is one of the political appointees in the good book of governor ‘Seyi Makinde.
The governor appreciates his commitment, dedication to duty and zealotry as far as the corporation is concerned. Little wonder the governor pointed out in his recent statement that the appointment of Barrister Lawal was not done in error.
Barrister Lawal has graciously won the heart of the governor and majority of the people who appreciates aesthetics in the city of Ibadan.
One of his recent achievements in the state – the revitalisation of the moribund Housing Corporation of Oyo State, is a testament to the fact that the Baamofin of Kishi land has proven to be a round peg placed in a round hole.
Recently, when members of the Nigeria Institute of Architects NIA, who were on a courtesy visit to the governor’s office, the delegation was stunned to know more about the brilliant Barrister.
Read what the governor said about him: “It is deliberate that we brought the Chairman of Housing Corporation. He is not an Architect but a lawyer. And since he got in, he has been trying to refurbish the entire building, which has not been done for several years. So, I am sure that with his own team as well, they won’t mind to collaborate with the NIA on some of the new areas they are trying to open up.”
“Bodija is the first modern housing estate in the entire country. We were even ahead of Lagos then, but now, we are just at the back but we are trying to pick things up. And having this opportunity to collaborate, I believe he will assist us.”