Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Whiterose Group Shakirat Kareem has addressed a criminal complaint filed against her at the Federal Capital Territory Chief Magistrate Court, Abuja, in 2025.
Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Kareem said the complaint was lodged without her knowledge by a woman identified as Adebimpe Ogunjimi through Yakubu Eleto Chambers.
She explained that Ogunjimi presented herself before the court under a false identity, using the name Adebimpe Audullai.
Kareem said she was named the second defendant in a case alongside Elizabeth Anjorin, known as Lizzy Anjorin, a person she said she has never met and does not have any relationship with.
The complainant accused them of criminal defamation, acts likely to breach public peace and the presentation of false and defamatory statements.
“No court process was ever served on me.
Instead, an order was obtained to serve me in a place I have never been to in my entire life, despite the fact that the complainant’s spouse in Nigeria knows my office located in Lekki, Lagos State.” Kareem said.
She added that an order had been obtained to serve her at a location she has never visited, despite the complainant’s spouse being aware of her office in Lekki, Lagos State.
Kareem also addressed what she described as attempts to intimidate her, noting that the complainant’s spouse had previously used the signage at her office junction for an advertisement, which remains in place as of February 8.
Shakirat Kareem is the founder of Whiterose International Group, a conglomerate that includes one of Nigeria’s real estate investment companies.
She has over 15 years of experience in real estate consultancy, brokerage, development and general real estate practices.
She holds a degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the National Open University of Nigeria and a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.
She has completed certification programs in Financial Management from Lagos Business School, Contract Law from Harvard University, International Business and Environment, Global Strategy from India Institute of Management, and Business Communication from Rochester Institute of Technology.
She was conferred an honorary Doctorate in Business Management and Corporate Governance by European American University.
Kareem said she ensures the translation of strategic vision into operations at Whiterose Properties and has managed several complex real estate transactions.
She has received multiple recognitions, including the “Golden Model Ambassador” award from the Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative for her contributions to youth empowerment and human capacity development.
