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Building Experts’ To Converge On Abuja To Fihd Solutions To Nigeria’s Housing Deficit
In a bid to reduce cost of house rent and housing deficit in the country, about two hundred Building Experts are to converge on Abuja for Real Estate and Construction Expo towards finding a lasting solution to the problem.
Speaking with newsmen in Abuja, the Convener, Dr. Somadina Johnson Anene identified provision of land, infrastructure, security and transparent land administration as key towards addressing the challenges of high cost of rent and reducing housing deficit nationwide.
Dr. Johnson Anene who stressed the need for the patronage of local building materials and genuine processing of land acquisition as well as title regularization called for effective engagement of mortgage institutions in reducing the cost of building in the country.
According to him, the event will also provide avenue to embrace cheaper building materials and methods to enable Nigerians own their houses.
He stated that the three-day event, scheduled for October 28–30, 2026, at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, is themed “Exploring Opportunities in the Real Estate Sector for Economic Development.”
“ThevExpo is designed to provide a platform for industry players to showcase their products and services, exchange knowledge, establish strategic partnerships and explore innovative solutions to challenges affecting the real estate and construction sectors’ He said
In his words” The expo will feature exhibitions, conference sessions, product presentations, business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) engagements, networking opportunities and training. Participation is free, offering professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and prospective property owners an opportunity to connect with industry players and explore emerging market prospects”
Dr. Johnson said participants are expected to include estate developers, property investors, engineers, builders, construction companies, architects, estate surveyors and valuers, quantity surveyors, building-material suppliers, financial institutions, manufacturers, government representatives and other key stakeholders in the built environment.
“The exhibition will showcase a wide range of products, services and innovations, including housing and building materials, smart homes and automation, renewable energy, environmentally friendly construction solutions, mortgage and financing opportunities, furniture and interior decoration, new infrastructure developments, and innovative, cost-effective building technologies and beyond showcasing products, the expo is expected to facilitate market access, encourage investment partnerships and provide participants with insights into property acquisition, mortgage financing, government incentives and emerging trends in the real estate industry. It will also create opportunities for businesses to increase their visibility, reach prospective customers and establish valuable commercial relationships” Dr. Johnson Anene emphasized.
While calling for more public private sector collaboration in solving housing delivery challenges in the country, Dr. Johnson – Anene said the expo was part of the Construction and Building Experts’ contributions in complimenting the efforts of Government on affordable housing for the citizens.
Dr. Johnson – Anene described housing as one of the major basic necessities of life hence the need for all hamds to be on deck in making houses available to millions of Nigerians who have no roof above their heads.