About Us
Organizational Overview
Who we are
Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) is a non-profit, non-partisan, and membership-based organization working to transform Nigeria’s built environment through sustainable building and climate-smart urbanism. Registered under Part F of Nigeria’s Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, we convene professionals, companies, government institutions, and civil society to accelerate the transition to greener, healthier, and more resilient cities.
We drive change through advocacy, standards development, professional training, and cross-sector partnerships that empower both public and private stakeholders.
Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) is a non-profit, non-partisan, and membership-based organization working to transform Nigeria’s built environment through sustainable building and climate-smart urbanism. Registered under Part F of Nigeria’s Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, we convene professionals, companies, government institutions, and civil society to accelerate the transition to greener, healthier, and more resilient cities.
We drive change through advocacy, standards development, professional training, and cross-sector partnerships that empower both public and private stakeholders.
GBCN is proud to be:
- An Emerging Member of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) – joining a global network of over 80 national green building councils advancing sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere.
- A member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
GBCN is also the convener of the Future Cities Summit – Nigeria’s premier platform for reimagining sustainable cities and climate-responsive development. Held annually, the summit brings together leaders from across government, industry, and civil society to shape bold, actionable solutions rooted in Nigeria’s realities but relevant across Africa.
Since our revitalization in late 2021, GBCN has grown into a national platform with an expanding membership, deepening partnerships, and increasing certification activity across the country. At the core of our mission is a commitment to sustainability, equity, and innovation in how Nigeria builds.
Together with our members and partners, we are building a future where every building and community in Nigeria is not only efficient and affordable, but also healthy, resilient, and environmentally responsible.
Join us as we transform Nigeria’s built environment – for people and for the planet.

Our Mission
To lead the transformation of Nigeria’s built environment by promoting the creation of buildings and
communities that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable through active engagement and
partnerships with all stakeholders in the green building sector.
Our Vision
GBCN envisions “Fostering sustainable urban transformation in Nigeria through green building”
practices, aiming to integrate sustainable and environmentally responsible building practices into the fabric of
Nigerian society.
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Our Story
Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) was born out of a shared vision to transform Nigeria’s built environment through sustainable construction and green building practices. This journey began in 2010, inspired by the UN-Habitat’s Conference on Promoting Green Building Rating in Africa held in Nairobi. Following the event, a group of forward-thinking Nigerian built environment professionals established GBCN, securing Prospective Membership of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) that same year.

While these early efforts laid a strong foundation, the organization encountered significant structural and operational headwinds that hindered its progress. Despite the dedication of the founding group, these limitations led to a period of dormancy and the eventual lapse of its WorldGBC membership in 2016.
A new chapter began in July 2021, when concerned stakeholders came together with renewed commitment to revitalize the Council. Through a participatory process, a Revitalization Action Plan (RAP) was developed and adopted at an Emergency General Meeting in October 2021. This led to a restructured governance framework, the appointment of a new board, and re-engagement with the WorldGBC.
Since then, GBCN has experienced remarkable growth and transformation. Membership has quadrupled since 2022, with active engagement from professionals across disciplines and regions. Certification activity has also increased, while new context-based tools such as DGNB Nigeria and the Nigeria Built Environment Carbon Database are being developed to support measurable, locally relevant change.
As we grow, so does our impact. Our national and international partnerships continue to deepen, and our collaborative efforts are helping to reshape Nigeria’s green building landscape. GBCN is proud to be a member of the WorldGBC’s Africa Regional Network and a recognized Emerging Member of WorldGBC, as well as an active participant in the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).
We invite you to join us in shaping a greener, healthier, and more inclusive urban future – for Nigeria and for Africa.
Meet Our Management Team
MNIA, LEED AP, EDGE Expert
Executive Director, Education & Certification
FIoL, MNIOB, MCIOB, Rgd. Bldr., GBCSA GS AP
Executive Director, Membership & Engagement
Designer, Building Technologist
Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships
MNIA, MBA, LEED AP, DGNB