Tallest residential building in Lagos sold out at private launch

On Saturday, December 12, 2015, the “XII-XII-XV” suspense was finally put to rest as prominent dignitaries, private sector leaders, captains of industries, A-list artistes, celebrities, property aficionados and prospective investors gathered at the Intercontinental hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos for the private launch of the tallest residential building in Lagos – LorenzoBySujimoto.

MC’s Bovi and the dashing Dolapo Oni graced the stage and kept all the guests entertained throughout the night. With Bovi’s great wits and Dolapo’s poise they collaborated to create something absolutely amazing. The food and the drinks overflowed as the distinguished guests were enlightened to great performances by internationally acclaimed Nigerian soul singer, ASA. Singer, song writer and music producer extraordinaire Cobhams Asuquo also treated the audience to an exclusive night of great music and brilliant performances. Not forgetting, the great DJ Jimmy Jatt who held the guests spellbound with a great mix of old and new school jams.

As it is true with all successful off-plan real estate sales, the right composition of location, quality, price and timing is essential. The management of Sujimoto made good on this front and reaffirmed the common knowledge that a great product – in this case real estate, will always sell itself irrespective of dwindling economic fortunes as there will always be a demand for quality accommodation, especially a building positioned to be the tallest residential in Lagos, Located on the prestigious Bourdillon Road.

The LorenzoBySujimoto XII-XII-VI event hit a home-run and sales are off to a great start with 19 of the first batch of 22 units sold out. The event which was widely represented by thought leaders and the crème de la crème from different sectors of the industry, Mr. and Mrs. Sunny Irabor ; Mrs. Sally Mbanefo, Director general, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC); A-List musician, D’Banj made a surprise appearance and showed great interest in the project. Chief Mrs Animudu; Muri Tukur; and legendary actor Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) were amongst other notable Nigerians. The Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Gbolahan Lawal commended Sujimoto for their innovative project which according to him will change the face and skyline of Lagos.

He noted that for such a young company to have made such a monumental achievement in such a short while is very laudable. He also added that the state government will continue to do its best to support forward thinking organizations like Sujimoto Construction, by providing an enabling environment for private investors to thrive.

Speaking at the grand unveiling ceremony, Sijibomi Ogundele the Managing Director of Sujimoto, said that the company visited more than 40 buildings in Lagos and Abuja, travelled across three continents in search of quality and inspiration.

“We went to Dubai and saw the beauties of Downtown, travelled to Tokyo to the prestigious suburbs of Ginza and visited some penthouses in Manhattan, New York. We have learnt from the best and we know that the world belongs to those who create something rare, and not the norm, those who go the extra mile; those who think big, and build big.”

Nigerians will forever remember December 12, 2015 as the night a young real estate company – Sujimoto Construction, set a high standard by raising the bar in luxury real estate.

This is a feature by Sujimoto