Ecobank Nigeria has announced that celebrated architect Arc. Christian Benimana and leading urban planning scholar Prof. Taibat Lawanson will headline the Ecobank Design and Build Exhibition 2025.
The event will take place from September 24 to 28 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Arc. Christian Benimana, co-founder of the African Design Centre and principal at MASS Design Group, will deliver a keynote address titled “Designing the Future” on Day 3 of the exhibition.
He is internationally recognized for advancing socially responsive and sustainable African architecture.
Prof. Taibat Lawanson, Leverhulme Professor of Planning and Heritage at the University of Liverpool, will lead a session on “Designing Better Cities and Homes in Nigeria” on Day 2. Her research focuses on African urban informality, housing, and spatial justice.
The exhibition’s knowledge exchange sessions will also feature discussions on “International vs. Local: The Sourcing Question for Interior Design” and “Women in Design & Architecture,” as well as insights from industry experts on the future of design, technology, wellness, and sustainability.
Omoboye Odu, Head of SMEs at Ecobank Nigeria, noted that these sessions will deliver practical insights and fresh perspectives that can shape the future of design, construction, and architecture across Africa.
The Ecobank Design and Build Exhibition 2025 underscores the bank’s broader commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, driving financial inclusion, and connecting local businesses with global opportunities.
Ecobank Nigeria continues to invest in the growth of SMEs through initiatives such as the Adire Lagos Experience, +234 Art Fair, Ecobank National Schools Team Chess Championship, and Oja Oge 2025.
These efforts are complemented by extensive training and empowerment programs designed to strengthen businesses nationwide.
Ecobank Nigeria looks forward to welcoming industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to this flagship event.
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