Can you please tell us who you are and what you do?
My name is Peter Mokogwu, and I am the Area Services Manager responsible for Brixton and Clapham Area.

Can you give a brief description of what your role involves?
My role is to manage the delivery of Housing Management function to Council tenants and leaseholders in the two areas. This will include tenancy matters such as transfers, assignment and successions, nuisance and antisocial behaviour, Estate Cleaning and Ground maintenance.

How long have you been doing this role?
I have been in post doing similar role since May 2008

What does community mean to you?
A place where we support and cherish the goodness in each other.

How do you feel Lambeth Living is helping to improve estates?
A number of initiatives and projects have been introduced on estates across the borough on finer things which residents have asked for. For each of these initiatives and projects officer have had to work with residents to implement them. Example of these will include building such things as new play area in Tulse Hill Estate, Refurbishment of community hall in Poynders Garden, or new bin sheds in Notre dame estate, etc.

Who would you most like to meet?
Nelson Mandela

Describe yourself in 5 words
Caring, sensitive, patient, honest and truthful.

How did you do before the position you are currently in?
I was in accountancy and banking prior to Life in Lambeth, In fact I came to Lambeth as an accountant.

What aspects would you most like to change?
It will please me more if I have the freedom to do more to change people’s living standard which is my motivation in remaining in Housing Management.

Who inspires you, and why?
My late uncle Cornelius, was a very great influence in my life. He very lovingly took on ten of us little children (none his own) then after the Nigerian civil war and saw us through Secondary School and University. He never asked for anything back but hoped that we too will grow up and take on the responsibility of caring for others who are less fortunate that we had been.

If you could do any job in the world, what would it be, and why?
It would have liked to be a medical doctor, Nurse or some job in the medical field. I would enjoy the satisfaction in helping to make a person well or comfortable no matter their individual situation.

What is the best aspect of your role?
When a person writes back to say thanks you when they move into their new home.

In what way do you work directly with Weir Estate Residents Association?
I will like to think that I have a very good working relationship with the leadership of TRA, and will want to support them in ensuring that life on the estate is as good at it can be.

How do you think Weir Estate has improved?
It is early days yet, but being as inclusive as possible will be of great benefit for all.

How often do you visit estates? And would you like to do this more often?
Depends, some things it could be one a month. I will usually take a walk around on my own just to see what my staff are doing on the estate or to see things for myself.

Do you speak any foreign languages, if so what languages?
My native language is Ibo, and I also speak Hausa, which is another major language spoken in Nigeria.

How do you think Housing within Lambeth has changed with the introduction of the ALMO, Lambeth Living?
It this we are getting there. The ALMO is still very young and we are yet to be inspected. We have a very big challenge on our hands with the inspection were we aspire to get a minimum, of two star rating. I believe there is enough commitment on the staff and management side to make sure that this objective as achieved.

What one item could you not leave home without?
My mobile phone.

What aspects of society would you most like to see changed?
The lack of care or respect for community assets which some members of the public seem to lack.

How and when should residents contact you?
I can easily be reached on the phone of by Lambeth email. My direct line number is 0207 926 1740 email pmokogwu@lambethliving.org.uk. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.