NTTG Celebrates Nigeria at 64!

To help governments and open societies build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just society. 

To contribute to humanity in ways that promote placing wellbeing of all above the politics of nations. 

We brainstorm, bank, and offer policy-influencing solutions grounded in universal core principles which inform decisions towards better governance for the prosperity and cohesive coexistence of humanity at large. 

Our submissions and advocacies aim to globally promote:

• The restriction of arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to established and well-defined laws. 
• open and well-regulated indiscriminate of religion investment markets
• indiscriminate gender representative, transparent and accountable government
• a robust cutting-edge media and civil society that facilitate informed public debate
• the concept of an international society in cooperative coexistence. 

We deliver our mission on pressing national and international issues through dialogue, research, and cooperative peace-yielding interventions, brainstorming and presenting (when required) from a bank of policy-influencing propositions for nations in question.

As a body of Nigerian Think Tank experts, we perform and bank researches and advocacy concerning topics as varied as, and not limited to political strategy, economics, technology, healthcare and culture. 

These objectives inform our Think-Tankers Bank of solutions-oriented collations for nations in view of effectively influencing policies on governance, policies on how best to confront conflicts, and challenges, or take advantage of presenting opportunities.   

We seek to consistently secure opportunities to connect and submit our ideas with diverse relevant target audiences as we build momentum for global positive changes as identified. 

The Nigerian Think Tank Group (NTTG) Worldwide was borne out of the desire of "Placing Humanity above the politics of Nations" by a progressive group of Nigerians in the UK and around the world who have analysed and concluded that the old Nigerian factor must give way to a patriotic approach with the courage to take on the divisive issues that plague Nigeria, and the world at large. 

The genesis of the Think Tank can be traced back to Otunba Wale Kalejaiye, our Pioneer Chairman. As soon as this idea was hatched, the Founding Members came together to make it a reality. It is worthy of mention here that our late Pioneer Chairman Otunba Dr Dapo Williams took no time in propelling the Group into a recognisable position within the Nigerian Community.

We took off by making sure that the Armed Forces Remembrance Day was properly marked annually in remembrance of the dead.

 We at the Nigerian Think Tank Group (NTTG) Worldwide are focused on a proffering myriad of solutions to issues that are catalysts to the progress of our beloved country Nigeria and the world at large; thus, the ideas factory now called the Nigerian Think Tank Group (NTTG) Worldwide was born. 

We pride ourselves with the likes of Chatham House and Adam Smith Institute where ideas are given thorough assessment before they are suggested for adoption.  In all of these, NTTG members have refused to bow to intimidation because we unequivocally and always believe firmly that Nigeria is just more and too important to those who wish to stop us in our tracks. We therefore unconditionally hold firmly to our dream of a greater Nigeria. 

NTTG ideas factory has already produced many policy initiatives that have been adopted - especially on Diaspora Matters and Healthcare - in Nigeria. 

While we are fully and uncompromisingly dedicated to the positive growth of Nigeria and its citizens both at home and abroad, our intention is to make the whole world a better place for humanity. Charity they say, begins at home. 

The Late Otunba (Dr) Oladapo Tajudeen Oshun-Williams was a Nigerian from Lagos State. He was an Architect, Chartered Surveyor and Commercially focused Real Estate FM strategist with over 35 years of experience in the Real Estate Procurement, Property FM and Building Construction Industries. Dapo was also a Petroleum Products Downstream Retailer in the Oil & Gas Sector.  

He was a high achiever who demonstrated his capabilities throughout his career. He developed property and facilities management solutions in response to commercial accommodation needs.   

He was experienced in building architectural design, building construction project management, procurement and disposal of properties, building selection, lease management, dilapidation negotiations and renewable energy management. 

Dapo was also experienced in building mechanical services surveying, design and installation (Qualified BS/QS) with a passion for the environment. He specialised in proactive and reactive actions in managing the effects of climate change within the low-carbon economy.  

His expertise included working on Oil and Gas (on-shore/off-shore) Subsea Install Base & Dehydration locations; Computer-Aided Architectural Drawing for crude oil pipeline operations, and maintenance projects. 

Dapo was a motivator, an effective communicator and a member of the Association of Engineering Doctorates. He was a researcher in the built environment arena and enjoyed the rigours of demanding challenges. He had vast experience in various industry sectors, namely; Oil and Gas, Health Services, Automotive, Construction, Education, Employment, Legal Advice and Guidance Services. 

Dapo was also a member of many Groups including the 'Nigerian Community Leadership Forum', 'Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Global', and Patron of several charities in the UK. 

Otunba Dapo Williams was a role model and mentor to black youths in the African/Caribbean community in the UK. 

He enjoyed Formula 1 car racing (Ferrari), Golf and watching his beloved Arsenal FC. 

EDUCATION:

University of Salford, UK (PhD Researcher) Sustainability in the Built Environment.

Harvard Business School, USA (Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy).

Oxford University, UK  (Certificate in Project Risk Management).

Cambridge University, UK  (Certificate in Forensic Science).

University of Salford, UK  (MPhil.)  Effects of Climate Change on Heritage & Old Commercial Buildings.

The University of Hull, UK   (MBA / DBA)  Strategic Property FM Resources Management.

University of Reading, UK   (BSc. Hons)  Building Mechanical Services, Quantity Surveying & FM.

College of Estate Mgmt. UK  (RICS Graduate Certificate in Facilities Management and QS).

Newham College, UK  (City & Guilds – Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting).

Yaba College of Technology  (National Diploma –Mechanical Engineering).

Federal Technical College, Lagos (WAEC / C&G I & II Technical Drawing & Fabrication Engineering).

All Saints’ Anglican Primary School, Yaba, Lagos (FSLC) 

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

FRSA:  Fellow - Royal Society of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce 

AEngD:  Member - Association of Engineering Doctorates 

FCMI:   Fellow - Chartered Management Institute.

MIoD:  Member – Institute of Directors (UK) 

MBIFM:  Member - British Institute of Facilities Management. 

MAPM:  Member - Association for Project Management. 

MIFMA:  Member - International Facility Management Association. MIMBM:   Member - Inst. of Maintenance & Bldg. Management. RIBA:   Member - Royal Institute of British Architects. 

RICS:   Member - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 

CABE:   Member - Chartered Association of Building Engineers 

IOSH:   Member - Institution of Occupational Safety & Health 

MEMBER:   Salford Past and Present PhDs. 

HONOURS & RECOGNITIONS:

Official Recognition by Her Majesty, The Queen of England - for Services to Education (1999)

Awarded ‘Environmental Champion’ at the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP, 2006)

Awarded ‘Facilities Manager of the Year’ at the BIFM (SE Chapter) annual awards ceremony (2010)

Awarded ‘Best Research Student’ at the International Post Graduate Research Conference, UK(2015)

Awarded ‘Exemplary Community Service Award’ by The Nigerian Communities in Derby, UK (2017)

Special Recognition Award for support and contribution towards charities in Africa (Focus on Disability, 2018)

Recipient ‘BEFTA Award for Philanthrophy’ – community projects, Africans In Diaspora UK (2019) 

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace 

dapowilliams©2019.

edited by Prince 'Lanre Adegun 

Director | Media and Publicity | NTTG Worldwide