AIHS Seeks To Address Housing Needs, Promote Local Production

Nigeria’s leading housing and construction event, the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), has announced a strategic collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for its upcoming 18th edition.

The event, to be held from July 20-27 2024 at the National Stadium in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, will bring together the continent’s top stakeholders in the housing and construction sectors to address the critical topic of “Financing the Housing We Need,”.

It will focus on sustainable housing and affordable housing solutions for low-income earners including housing that can withstand the present challenges of green building and climate change

In a statement in Abuja, Festus Adebayo, the Coordinator of AIHS and founder of Africa’s first housing television station, announced that the collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has provided a significant boost to the event.

Adebayo also announced that the Africa International Housing Show is honoured to have Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, the performing minister of housing and urban development, as the event’s chief host.

He stated that the housing and construction industry has been eagerly awaiting the establishment of an independent ministry focused on housing and urban development, which has now finally been realised.

According to him, this development enables greater collaboration in addressing the housing deficit, with the AIHS which has consistently attracted leading brands in the housing and construction industry.

across the continent, serving as a key platform for such efforts.

“With this collaboration, Africa can be assured of a new dawn. Every necessary thing that needs to be done will be achieved by this collaboration. This is the 18th edition and I assure you of more value, impact and a platform to raise a new generation of real estate leaders.

“The housing we need are of different categories, we need sustainable housing, we need housing for low income earners. The 2024 AIHS will be used to promote local production, as all attendees from outside Nigeria will meet and network with head of free zones in Nigeria towards signing a memorandum of understanding towards local production, job creation in the continent.

This year’s event is going to be unique as 21 countries have confirmed their participation,” he asserted.

Speaking on the importance of securing the backing of political leaders and policy makers, Adebayo explained that “Governors, as custodians of land, and commissioners from all 36 states will play a vital role in addressing the housing deficit. Their support cannot be overemphasised.”

The event, which will feature over 400 exhibitors, will create a platform for women in the sector, dedicate a day to under-40 real estate CEOs, and host education sessions and other activities.