UNILAG Student Shines at Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2025 with Groundbreaking Presentation on Sustainable Building Materials

A student of the Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Khalid Oyenuga, stole the spotlight at the Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2025, the country’s largest and most prestigious construction exhibition.

The three-day conference, held from Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, brought together over 145 top exhibitors from more than 20 countries to showcase innovations shaping the future of construction across Africa.

Khalid, who delivered a compelling presentation titled “Sustainable Materials – Innovations for the Nigerian Market,” impressed industry leaders, researchers, and developers with his confident and insightful delivery that reflected UNILAG’s culture of brilliance, innovation, and excellence.

His presentation examined:

• The state of sustainability adoption within Nigeria’s construction sector and the influence of existing regulatory frameworks.
• Innovative and eco-friendly construction methods and materials suited to Nigeria’s climate and market conditions.
• The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), generative design, and automation to deliver low-carbon, high-performance buildings.

The session was widely applauded and sparked engaging discussions on practical strategies for embedding sustainability into Nigeria’s construction ecosystem.

Khalid Oyenuga, who is a student-member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Vice President of the National Association of Building Students (NAOBS), UNILAG, continues to distinguish himself as an emerging voice in sustainable construction. His participation at the Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2025 exemplifies UNILAG’s unwavering commitment to nurturing globally competitive students capable of driving innovation and delivering impact on both national and international platforms.