Ambassador (Dr.) Babatunde Adeyemo, CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Ltd, is set to embark on another strategic trip to Canada this August. The visit, which will take him to Ontario and Winnipeg, aims to deepen business engagements and spotlight investment opportunities in Nigeria’s real estate sector for Nigerians in the diaspora.
Dr. Adeyemo said the trip is a follow-up to the success of his 2024 visit, and is geared toward attracting diaspora capital into Nigeria’s real estate industry for wealth creation, job opportunities, and youth empowerment.
Speaking at his office, The Podium, in Pelican Valley Estate, Laderin, Abeokuta, the award-winning entrepreneur revealed that the upcoming trip is being fully sponsored by clients in the diaspora—individuals who, having benefited from his services, now want him to share his expertise with fellow Nigerians abroad.
As part of his Canadian tour, Adeyemo will speak at three major events on August 13, 2025, in Winnipeg. These include meetings with the Egbe Omo Yoruba of Manitoba, the Egba Descendant Association of Manitoba, and the Al’Nuir Islamic Society of Manitoba, all hosted at the ACOMI Cultural Centre, 200-301 Nassau Street N, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2J5, by 6:00 PM.
At the events, he plans to educate attendees on how to identify and tap into high-yield real estate opportunities in Nigeria—starting with little or no capital. “Real estate is embedded in every sector of Nigeria’s economy,” Adeyemo said. “If properly leveraged, it can reduce unemployment by over 50%.”
He attributes his strong diaspora following to integrity, prompt project delivery, high return on investment (ROI), and seamless client support, including fast-tracked building approvals and infrastructure access across Pelican Valley estates. He noted that his developments benefit from government-approved layouts, stable electricity from the national grid, and robust security.
Adeyemo credited respected Egba High Chief, Chief Olawale Olaleye, for facilitating this year’s visit. “Chief Olaleye personally secured visas for me and my wife for the Canada Trade Mission 2025, solely to promote my real estate business. I wasn’t even planning to travel—most of my Canadian clients came on board without me ever stepping out of Nigeria,” he explained.
Reflecting on last year’s edition, he recalled being honored by Canadian MP for Brampton Centre, Shafqat Ali, on October 4, 2024, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to real estate. “This year, I look forward to another impactful outing,” he said.
He added that the Winnipeg event is being coordinated by a renowned professor of agriculture from the University of Manitoba, who is also a property owner in Pelican Brief Estate, Kobape. “My existing clients are the driving force behind these trips. They’ve tested, trusted, and now advocate for our brand,” he emphasized.
Adeyemo also revealed plans to visit the United States in December 2025, a trip facilitated by Mr. Dare Anigioro, another diaspora-based Pelican Valley investor. “These are not self-planned or profit-driven missions. They are community-driven initiatives supported by satisfied clients,” he said.
He acknowledged other diaspora clients like Mr. Funsho Akinwunmi, CEO of Avenue Impact, who sponsored his recent trip to the UK, including visa fees, accommodation, and logistics. “When you’re searching for money and you find honor instead, it’s wise to go home—because even if you get the money later, you’ll spend it trying to buy the honor you once had,” he quipped, quoting a Yoruba proverb.
On the broader potential of real estate, Adeyemo reiterated his belief that the sector can be a solution to Nigeria’s employment crisis. “Real estate touches everything—agriculture, healthcare, oil and gas, tourism, sports, entertainment, and more. But for it to work, government must partner with credible developers and discard outdated models that benefit only a few.”
He called for a radical shift in how government approaches housing and job creation through real estate. “We need bold reforms to unlock the sector’s full potential. The old system isn’t working.”
