LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
LANRE TOWRY COKER
Dr. Lanre Towry-Coker, FRIBA, FNIA, MA Law (UL), Ph.D, a former commissioner for housing in Lagos State, with a doctorate from Lagos State University, is founder of Towry-Coker Associates since 1976, and a professional architect with a postgraduate qualification in Architecture from the University of North East London. He had his professional training at the world famous Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the United Kingdom (ACI.Arb.); a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (FNIA), he was elected Fellow of The Royal Institute of British Architects, (founded 1834), in November 2016, and is one of only forty architects worldwide to be so honoured. He is also the author of the book, “Housing Policy And The Dynamics Of Housing Delivery In Nigeria: Lagos State As Case Study” published by Makeway Publishers, and available on Amazon and also at The Royal Institute of British Architects, Portland Place. London.
Much ado about nothing: The Lagos-Calabar Highway project
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
May 7, 2024
Many commentators are concerned or confused about the transformational Lagos-Calabar project. The project in its entirety is
Pedestrian ‘follow follow’ mentality traversing Africa’s political landscape
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
April 9, 2024
The myriad of political pundits, politicians, economists and sundry money men across the length and breadth of the African continent
How lack of infrastructure stymies Africa’s development
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
March 26, 2024
You can’t help but wonder at the high level of infrastructure in a country like Ukraine despite two years of relentless
Helping others during this difficult period of food insecurity
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
March 5, 2024
Helping the poor during this period of food shortage in Lagos State, and indeed, all the states of the country, and Abuja, can be
On Tech-Hubs bolstering innovation and investment
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
February 13, 2024
Tech hubs, also known as technology hubs or innovation centres, play a crucial role in driving growth in the IT industry. In a world
Wising up on global emissions standards in Lagos State
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
February 6, 2024
Implementing and adhering to global emissions standards in Lagos State is crucial for mitigating air pollution and its adverse effects
On climate change and its impact on African economies
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
February 6, 2024
The impacts of climate change on African economies are multifaceted and potentially severe. The impacts are expected to be more
Sports’ economic multipliers are besides health benefits
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
January 30, 2024
Sports can indeed serve as an economic multiplier beyond their health benefits. Here are several ways in which sports can have a
‘Blue Economy’ opportunities with guidance of UN protocols
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
January 29, 2024
His consortium, Towry-Coker Associates/Neue Heimat Abuja Consortium, was also one of the master planners of the Federal Capital Abuja,
Why understanding environmental sustainability is critical for Nigeria
LANRE TOWRY-COKER, PhD
January 22, 2024
His consortium, Towry-Coker Associates/Neue Heimat Abuja Consortium, was also one of the master planners of the Federal Capital Abuja,