UK Property Goldmine Debuts in Lagos, Deepens Nigeria-UK Investment Dialogue

The official launch of the highly anticipated book, UK Off-Plan Property Goldmine
authored by renowned property investment strategist, Mr Deji Nehan has held in Lagos, setting a new benchmark for cross-border Nigerian-UK investment dialogue.

The unveiling took place at Roving heights Bookstore, Landmark Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, drawing an impressive audience of high-net-worth individuals, real estate professionals, financial experts, and corporate executives.
 
The event formed a key highlight of the broader Nigeria–UK Investment Week, which focuses on fostering cross-border investment opportunities and strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Attendees gathered for an evening of strategic dialogue and global wealth education centered on property investment and long-term financial growth. 
 
Ahead of the official book unveiling, Deji Nehan held a private session with prominent Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur, Dr Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana who gave a quiet endorsement of the book, acknowledging that the conversation around structured UK property investment is not only timely but necessary.

For realtors, investors, and financial experts present, the session was more like a masterclass, eliciting grounds for new partnerships and future collaborations.

In his opening remark, the author, Mr Deji Nehan who is also a UK-based Mortgage & Financial Planning Consultant, declared, “real estate is not a transaction but a generational asset”.

He explained that the book was written to demystify the UK investment process for Nigerians, offering clarity on the steps, mindset, and structure required to build wealth abroad.

He noted: “Real estate principles are universal. What changes are the processes, the legal frameworks, and the terminology. But the heart of it remains the same: Buy right, plan well, and think long term.”

His reminder that “you make money when you buy, not when you sell” drew nods from seasoned investors and newcomers alike.

Next came Abiodun Durosinmi-Etti, Overseas Director of Investment at IPG and a man with more than two decades of real estate experience, including leadership roles at Chevron Co-Operative. He spoke candidly about the contrast between Nigeria and the UK.

Nigeria, he acknowledged, “offers strong returns, but the UK offers something Nigerians crave: stability, protection, and predictability. Policies do not shift overnight. Income streams are structured. And investors can sleep at night knowing their assets are secure.”

He encouraged Nigerians to rethink their fears around foreign real estate, noting that joint ownership is one of the most powerful wealth building strategies available.

The conversation expanded further when Toyin Bakare, a UK-trained Barrister and property coach whose legal and strategic expertise added a different dimension to the conversation. She explained that the UK property market is highly structured, heavily regulated, and still evolving.

Investors, she said, must understand not only how to enter the market but also how to exit it.

Bakare’s review of Off-Plan Goldmine highlighted the importance of compliance, due diligence, and the growing role of proptech in helping investors make smarter decisions.

Rounding off the panel was Akin Opatola, President of FIABCI Nigeria, who brought a truly international perspective.

He spoke about the importance of leverage — the “best kept secret of the wealthy,” as he called it. In the UK, even the rich use mortgages because leverage fuels growth.

Opatola contrasted this with Nigeria’s limited mortgage options and emphasised the need for policy evolution to strengthen the local ecosystem.

His insights on diaspora engagement, embassy collaborations, and global networking painted a picture of a real estate community that is far more interconnected than many realise.

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By the time the session ended, it was clear that the Lagos launch had achieved far more than unveiling a book. It had sparked a deeper, more informed conversation about global wealth building — one grounded in structure, clarity, and long-term strategy.

As Deji closed the evening, he reaffirmed his mission: to help Nigerians invest globally with confidence, structure, and a clear roadmap — ensuring that more families build generational wealth through strategic UK property investment.