BALANCING CAREER, FAMILY & LEADERSHIP — A MASTERCLASS WITH ARC. MOBOLAJI ADENIYI (PPNIA; FNIA)

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Architects Corner sits down with Arc. Mobolaji Adeniyi, Immediate Past President of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), as she hands over the mantle of leadership.

This interview goes beyond architecture.
It is a story of becoming — of navigating purpose, marriage, motherhood, career uncertainty, leadership challenges, and finding grace through every season of life.

Whether you’re an architect, student, young professional, woman balancing career and family, or someone trying to find your footing in life — this conversation will speak to you.


🌿 WHAT WE DISCUSSED — FULL QUESTIONS

1. What first drew you to architecture?
Her unexpected childhood inspiration that shaped everything to come.

2. When you graduated, what did you worry about most?
Getting a job? Getting licensed? Knowing what type of architect to become?

3. How did you navigate the early years of practice—especially as a woman in a demanding and often male-dominated field?

4. Before becoming NIA President, what principles guided how you led teams and made major career decisions?

5. Many young architects, especially women, struggle with balancing career growth, ambition, and family.
How did you stay grounded through motherhood and leadership?

6. What advice do you have for young female architects who fear that starting a family may slow their career down?

7. When you assumed office as NIA President, what were your biggest goals — and which dreams came to life?
She shares her achievements, challenges, and what she wishes more people knew.

8. How would you describe the future you envision for Nigerian architecture — and the rising generation of young architects?

9. You recently authored “Grace Driven Leadership.”
What personal story or turning point inspired this book?
And why should anyone — architect or not — read it now?

10. Lessons on architecture, leadership, motherhood, and life.
One of the deepest segments of the conversation.

11. If you could leave one message for young architects today, what would it be?


This episode is a must-watch.

Arc. Mobolaji Adeniyi speaks with authenticity, warmth, and depth — offering powerful insights into resilience, decision-making, faith, and staying true to yourself even in demanding seasons of life.



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Video coverage/edit: Agoha Obinna/ Iris Studio
Host: Rose Chigozie Njoku





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