From the bustling streets of Lagos to cutting-edge boardrooms, Oladotun Oloyede has dedicated his life to making homeownership possible for thousands.
As the founder and CEO of Rolad Properties and Allied Services Limited, Dotun’s unwavering belief that every hardworking Nigerian deserves a place to call home has driven him to transform the real estate landscape, one family, one community, one dream at a time.
Dotun’s journey began in the lecture halls of the University of Cape Town, where he earned a Master’s in Construction Management and first discovered his passion for sustainable, people-centered building practices. He’s an alumnus of the illustrious Lagos Business School (OMP 31).
Fueled by a desire to sharpen his entrepreneurial instincts, he pursued an MBA at Business School Netherlands, mastering the art of leadership, negotiation, and financial strategy.
In 2022, already recognized for his fast-growing enterprise, Dotun enhanced his global perspective through Oxford University’s prestigious London International Real Estate Programme, an experience that deepened his understanding of property markets and the many ways they can seed wealth.
By September 2018, Dotun had taken the bold leap from student to industry pioneer, launching Rolad Properties with a clear mission: to create affordable, high-quality homes that uplift mid-income Nigerians.
It wasn’t long before his vision took root.
With a dedicated team of 45 professionals across Lagos, Abuja, and Ibadan, and a network of over 1,500 realtors, Rolad quickly made a name for itself.
Early triumphs, like the First Fountain Court apartments in Abijo GRA and a 150-unit bungalow project in Mowe, demonstrated that quality and affordability could coexist.
By 2024, over 3,000 individuals had already moved into Rolad-built homes, each doorstep a testament to Dotun’s tenacity, empathy, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Yet Dotun’s impact extends well beyond brick and mortar.
Recognized as a visionary thought leader, he has become a trusted voice on Nigeria’s housing challenges, interviewed by BusinessDay in 2023 for his insights on how affordable, high-quality homes can spur national development.
As a wealth coach, he mentors young entrepreneurs through one-on-one coaching sessions, demystifying property investment and guiding them toward sustainable business models.
His personal motto “start where you are” resonates in every conversation, webinar, and keynote he delivers, inspiring countless mentees to believe in their own potential.
Under Dotun’s guidance, Rolad Properties has also earned prestigious accolades.
In 2019, he was honored with the Achievers Award for Outstanding Real Estate CEO of the Year, celebrating Rolad’s rapid growth and unwavering customer focus.
By 2021, he was named a Top Under Forty CEO by The Summit, proof that his combination of innovation and integrity was changing both business and community.
He also received an honorary Rotary Club membership in 2020 for his philanthropic efforts and dedication to youth mentorship.
Outside boardrooms and construction sites, Dotun finds purpose in lifelong learning.
An avid reader of urban planning journals, he often hosts webinars on financial literacy and property ownership.
He believes that wealth creation is not just a business goal, it’s a path to generational security, a means of transforming entire communities.
His vision now stretches into pioneering financing models, like rent-to-own schemes and co-living initiatives, ensuring that even more Nigerians can start building their legacies.
With every project delivered, every life changed, Dotun Oloyede continues to prove that real estate is more than just bricks and blueprints, it’s about dignity, hope, and the future we build together.
His journey reminds us that when passion meets purpose, ordinary dreams can become extraordinary doorsteps.
