Rotarian Salau Attains Fellow Status Of Nigerian Institute Of Town Planners

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos

Rotarian Funke Salau, Assistant Governor, Rotary District 9111, and Past President of the Rotary Club of Ota, has been elevated to the prestigious rank of Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (FNITP), marking a significant milestone in her professional career spanning more than two decades.

Salau who is current Project Manager in the Property Development Department of Wemabod, described her elevation, which took place on October 24, 2026, as one of the happiest moments of her life, noting that the honour came 22 years after qualifying as a registered town planner.

According to her, the rigorous assessment and interview process culminated in her successful elevation to the Institute’s highest professional rank.

Expressing gratitude, Salau thanked the National President and the Council of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners for finding her worthy of the prestigious recognition, describing the elevation as both an honour and a call to greater service.

She also acknowledged the contributions of her teachers and lecturers at Lagos State Polytechnic, Lead City University, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, and Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, for laying the academic foundation for her professional accomplishments.

Salau paid special tribute to her mentor and former Head of Department, Tpl. Waheed Kadiri, commending his guidance and mentorship over the years, which she said played a vital role in her career development.

She further expressed appreciation to her family, colleagues at Wemabod Limited, friends and well-wishers for their unwavering support throughout her professional journey.

Describing the elevation as a call to higher responsibility, Salau pledged to continue serving the town planning profession with dedication while contributing meaningfully to nation-building.