Lagos Urban Development Initiative is an organisation that brings like-minded organisations and people together to advocate for a more inclusive, livable, and sustainable Lagos. We do this through collaboration, research and dialogue.
Lagos Urban Development Initiative, formerly known as the Lagos Urban Network, was formed in December 2016. We re-branded in August 2018, with our focus divided into three areas of urban progress - Lagos Urban Network, the Bridge Series, and Policy-Oriented Projects.
Vision
We strive to be a major agent of the push for better governance for the people of Lagos, in order to advance a Lagos that is a more livable, and socially inclusive space for its citizenry.
We are also aiming to help develop a state government that is responsive to the needs of its people, especially its young population, and to be the primary source for planning resources, professional contacts, and urban thought in Nigeria.
What We Do
We help build the local capacity for urban planning advocacy,
promote sustainable solutions that enhance Lagos’ functioning urban systems, and assist the federal and state governments in developmental and policy projects to improve the livability of Lagos.
We also help strengthen relations between the government and its citizenry,
promote participatory urban planning for underprivileged areas in Lagos, and encourage Lagos' youth to be more active in the activities of the government through youth-centered events centered on collaboration, networking, and developing urban solutions.
OUR TEAM
At the heart of Lagos Urban Development Initiative are people who really care about the work we do
Olamide Udoma-Ejorh - Director
Olamide is an Urban Activist – researcher, writer, and artist, holding degrees in BSc Architecture, MA Design and MPhil Infrastructure Management. Olamide started her career in PR, giving her a business and marketing foundation. Olamide has worked in London, South Africa and Nigeria with various organisations focusing on transport management, slum upgrading and housing rights in urbanising African cities. She is also a trustee at Open House Lagos and former Editor-in-Chief of the Lost in Lagos Magazine.
Contact Details: Email: olamide@ludi.org.ng Phone: +2347068893606
Yinka Jones - Project Manager
Yinka is a researcher, trainer and facilitator at seminars, speaker at conferences, a farmer and a writer. He is a Commonwealth professional fellow currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. Yinka has a BSc in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering and a certificate in Project Cycle Management. He is an award-winning social entrepreneur and an active player in the Nigeria’s renewable energy industry specializing in biodiesel and biogas production. He is also involved in the production of simple sustainable technologies for use in agro-allied industries.
Contact Details: Email: yinka@ludi.org.ng Phone: +23408053552201
Lauretta Ihekwumere - Communications Associate
Lauretta is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University with a degree in Literature. She manages internal and external communications for LUDI and also has experience in SEO.
Miriam Adenuga - Project Coordinator
Miriam is a researcher and project associate at Lagos Urban Development Initiative. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Building Technology. At Lagos Urban Development Initiative, she undertakes projects around inclusivity and accessibility in the urban space; these projects advocate for gender inclusivity in urban planning and transport planning, accessibility for people living with disabilities within the built environment and sustainable transportation with a focus on non-motorized transportation; she is currently the project lead of the Sustainable Transport Festival and the Greening Lagos initiative. Miriam is passionate about inclusivity, especially for vulnerable groups.
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Adeposi Stanley- Project Associate
Adeposi is an urban activist, researcher, writer, and designer with a bachelor's degree in Architecture (Hons.) and a Master's degree in Environmental Design. Adeposi began his career managing urban design interventions, which provided him with a foundation in social entrepreneurship and public engagement. Adeposi has worked with numerous organizations in Germany, Ethiopia, and Nigeria on microscale economy, governance, and public spaces in urbanizing African cities.