Abiodun Otunola is Cleaning Out Big Time

Authentic genius can be recognised by its fruits, specifically, by how much it changes things around it. This is the case for the leading people in charge of Nigeria’s infrastructure development, among whom one name stands out: Abiodun Otunola. As a civil engineer at Planet Projects Construction Company, Otunola is poised for sky-high success, with a slew of mouth-watering projects under his belt.

Otunola’s ascent to prominence is marked by his company’s recent coup—a coveted contract awarded by the Federal Executive Council for the construction of bus terminals and transport facilities in the Federal Capital, Abuja. With terminals slated for completion within 15 months at strategic locations like Kugbo, Abuja Central Business District, and Mabushi, the project is set to revolutionise transportation infrastructure in the nation’s capital. With a hefty price tag of N51 billion, this endeavour underscores Otunola’s status as a key player in Nigeria’s engineering landscape.

Having earned his stripes under the tutelage of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Otunola’s trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. His breakthrough moment paved the way for a series of lucrative contracts, catapulting him into the ranks of the well-to-do in the southwest region of Nigeria.

As the founding MD of Planet Projects Limited (PPL), Otunola spearheads a dynamic team that provides comprehensive solutions to transport challenges across Nigerian cities. From bus terminals and BRT systems to rail networks and water transport, Otunola’s expertise spans the entire spectrum of transportation infrastructure. His impressive portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan, the Oshodi Transport Interchange Project (OTIP), and the Lagos Blue Line Light Rail Project, among others.

With his exceptional excellence and innovation, Otunola is not just building infrastructure; he is shaping the future of transportation in Nigeria. As his star continues to rise, Otunola’s legacy as a visionary engineer and transformative leader is firmly cemented in the annals of Nigerian development.