Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde is a Nigerian businessman that animates with his pull of simplicity, compassion, and enterprising spirit.
Above all, he has an abiding passion for a better and rapidly improving society, which naturally encapsulates his quest for the development of Nigeria as a whole, wanting the country to catch up with others in the advanced world.
But in deference to the adage that “charity begins at home”, Akintunde started out with a holistic agenda for the development of his Ogun State homeland, keying into the overall development plans of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
From property development aimed at providing affordable homes for all, and especially for the less-privileged, to several corporate social responsibilities targeted at lifting the commoners, Armstrong, as Akintunde is best known, comes as a matador, set to wrestle down the bull of poverty. In short, he hoists wealth and prosperity, for all to embrace.
Of Aerofield, Company that Provides Homes
Aerofield Homes, which is the flagship of Akintunde’s several concerns, is known for the prompt delivery of quality homes anywhere in the country; and it is always willing to partner with individuals, groups and government as long as the efforts are tailored towards solving the housing challenges in the country.
There is no doubt that housing deficit in the country is a major challenge as the human population increases and Nigeria is battling with population control. With the Nigerian population crossing the 200 million mark, affordable housing may not be easily realisable, except the private sector comes in support of government, which is the foresight Akintunde has brought to bear.
Aerofield Homes Limited, as a dependable housing establishment for the masses, was created with a mission of affordable housing for all. The comfort, satisfaction and protection of lives and properties that come with having a shelter, be it rented or owned, make it so crucial and a very important gap that virtually all human beings want to fill.
Currently, a huge chunk of Nigerians-around 20 million citizens, are said to be having challenges as regard decent housing, which is hampering their productivity and equally contributing to the serious problems of insecurity ravaging the country. It is against this backdrop of vital roles that housing plays in our economy and in man’s natural existence, that Aerofield Homes Limited, Lagos, came into existence six years ago.
The main concern of Aerofield Homes Limited is pushing down the figure of Nigerians without decent shelter and this it has been pursuing with tremendous drive, energy and integrity. Due to excellent service delivery, their long list of clients which cut across the low, medium and high-income earners in the country, always have reasons to come back or recommend Aerofield Homes to their friends and others.
The founder, Akintunde was once quoted as saying, “Aerofield Homes was founded on integrity and pledge to excellent service delivery to support Nigerians to own their houses without tears or regret of ever partnering with us” and this solemn pledge is what the fast-rising real estate firm has been pursuing, hence, its continued success stories in the sector.
Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde was born to the family of late Fowodara of Araromi, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. He attended Wesley Primary School Iperu between 1988 – 1992 and proceeded to Christ Apostolic Grammar School Iperu-Remo from 1992 to 1998.
He thereafter proceeded to the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), now known as the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) where he studied Agronomy. Typical of a young man always looking for opportunities to serve, Akintunde joined students unionism, thereafter became General Secretary of the National Association of Iperu Students (NAIS) between 2000 – 2001 as well as General Secretary of the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) between 2003 – 2004. He was later elected as President of National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) and served between 2004 and 2005. Being an Agronomist, it must be clarified that he found a new passion in real estate.
Akintunde started his professional career with Suru Group Limited in the year 2009 where he served as Executive Director on Special Projects; this he combined with being the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Aerofield Homes Limited. The truth about him is that he has been so privileged to attend several Real Estate and Project Management Courses, Seminars, Trainings and Conferences in Nigeria, Europe and USA.
He is presently a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA), Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) as well as Certified Customer Relationship Manager (crm/cep).
Akintunde recently bagged an honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration and Corporate Governance from European-American University, Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara, and the Republic of Panama, among others, sitting impressively as the Chief Executive Officer of Aerofield Homes, his passion lies in providing shelter for Nigerians and the company remains an apostle of decent housing for Nigerians. He has been able to championed private sector partnership with the government as one quick way to assist in bridging the housing deficit in the country.
Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde has been honoured with many organisations awards winnings such as Ogun NUJ Federated Chapel, the group which comprises editors and publishers in the state among other awards like 2021 award winning CEO by the Guardian Newspaper, Award of Excellence by NULGE in Ikenne Local Govt among others. Akintunde is happily married and blessed with children.
Akintunde has never pretended about his undiluted love for the continued prosperity of the people. In this age and time when energetic, resourceful and result-oriented youth are in great demand to straighten the curve of governance in the country, Armstrong is believed to have all it takes to assist in building a virile nation and further give hope to the people.
Sitting impressively as the Chief Executive Officer of Aerofield Homes, Armstrong’s passion lies in providing shelter for Nigerians and he remains an apostle of decent housing for all. He has always championed private sector partnership with the government as one quick way to assist in bridging the housing deficit in the country.
