BOING Group has officially launched construction work on its proposed BOING Golf Estate in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, with its recent groundbreaking ceremony.
At the event, the Paramount Royal Father of the day, HRM Oba Waliu Rasak Olasunkanmi Oguntolu Oniwolu, the Onibeju of Ibejuland, expressed support for BOING Group’s decision to site its first Lagos project in the area, describing it as a welcome development for the community.
He said the project would be a worthwhile experience and that BOING Group would not regret the investment, according to a statement from the group.
Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Abdullahi Olowa, said the council welcomes the company’s plan to partner with the LGA on what he described as a first-of-its-kind investment in the area.
He said the project would positively impact residents and contribute to the long-term value of the investment. Olowa also described Ibeju-Lekki as a strategic location for real estate development, citing major infrastructure such as the Coastal Road and the Lekki Deep Sea Port as indicators of future growth.
He encouraged BOING Group to present further partnership proposals, adding that he would support efforts to secure necessary approvals from the Lagos State Government.
The ceremony also featured the presence of other traditional rulers, including Oba Arowolo Olayemi Lukman Adebambo, the Gbadewolu of Araromi Kingdom, and Oba Adewunmi Mufutau Idogun Larrys, the Onikate of Ikate Land (Kabiyesi Ogunfayo), who lent royal support to the project.
Other dignitaries who were present at the event present include Chief Gaba Owoeye, described as a leading land merchant in Ibeju-Lekki, alongside industry stakeholders and community leaders.
Ibeju-Lekki, often referred to as the “new Lagos,” is a fast-developing coastal district hosting major infrastructure projects such as the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and Lekki Free Trade Zone. The area has continued to attract real estate and industrial investments, supported by ongoing projects including the Lekki-Epe Expressway expansion and a proposed international airport.
The BOING Golf Estate project is expected to add to the growing portfolio of real estate developments in the area, as investor interest in Ibeju-Lekki continues to rise. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by industry stakeholders, traditional rulers, and government representatives, marking the formal commencement of the estate project.
Arinze Nwafor is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with five years of experience reporting on Nigeria’s economy, industry, data, metro, and judiciary. He focuses on highlighting growth, policy, and market challenges shaping Africa’s largest economy. Arinze’s reporting reflects practical newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a strong commitment to accurate, informative, and audience-focused journalism.
