FG, AIHS Push For Local Building Materials, Affordable Housing

In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, the federal government and organisers of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) have unveiled plans to promote local building materials and make affordable housing a reality for Nigerians.

This was disclosed ahead of the 19th edition of the AIHS slated for July 27 to August 1, 2025  in Abuja. Themed “Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration and Policy”, this year’s event aims to galvanise stakeholders around critical reforms in land administration, local content and housing finance.

Speaking on the upcoming event, coordinator of AIHS and founder of Housing TV Africa, Festus Adebayo, said the collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development marked a significant turning point for the sector.

“The elevation of housing to a standalone ministry has created a new opportunity for strategic engagement. Together with the Honourable Minister, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, who will serve as chief host of the event, we are working to deepen access to land, promote local production of building materials, and push practical solutions for affordable housing,” Adebayo said.

He added that over 21 countries, more than 400 exhibitors and thousands of stakeholders would attend the 2025 edition of AIHS, including developers, policy makers, financial institutions and international investors.