Akpoguma Promotes Real Estate Partnerships and Tech Solutions

Patrick Onome Akpoguma, a Lagos-based real estate entrepreneur, has emphasized the importance of investment partnerships, technology-driven property management, and strategic collaborations with credible developers to tackle challenges in Nigeria's real estate sector. Originating from Benin City, Edo state, Akpoguma's entrepreneurial journey started early, influenced by his family's business background.

His first business experience was as a sales representative in his mother's pharmacy during secondary school. After studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Benin, he became involved in real estate during his 300-level studies through a connection with a master’s student in property development.

Akpoguma identified major challenges for young entrepreneurs in the real estate industry, including Nigeria's economic situation, high property acquisition costs, and difficulties in building investor confidence. To combat these issues, his business adopted a digital marketing strategy and developed an investment partnership model to facilitate joint property acquisitions.