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May 8, 2025

How I’m tackling Nigeria’s housing crisis — Akpa Achema

How I’m tackling Nigeria’s housing crisis — Akpa Achema

In a world where most young professionals are still navigating their career paths, Dr. Engr. Akpa Stephen Achema is already building cities—and futures. At the helm of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited, this remarkable young engineer-turned-developer is capturing the attention of the real estate industry across Nigeria. Not because of his age, but because of the size of his dreams—and more importantly, his ability to make them a reality.

At first glance, Dr. Achema appears calm, collected, and deeply thoughtful. But behind his composed demeanor lies the drive of a man determined to reshape the narrative of housing in Nigeria. His company, Zoe New Dawn, is not just developing properties; it is redefining what home means for thousands of Nigerians. His projects are guided by one core belief: everyone deserves a safe, beautiful, and functional place to live.

And he’s putting that belief into action in a big way.

In the thriving district of Life Camp, Abuja, Zoe New Dawn is undertaking one of its most ambitious developments to date: Rehoboth City Estate, a 117-hectare integrated community project that will deliver an astounding 10,000 housing units. It’s more than just land—this is a vision unfolding. This future-forward estate will feature elegant residential units, lush green parks, shopping centers, schools, and essential infrastructure—crafted to meet the needs of modern families and the aspirations of young professionals.

This development stands as a bold response to Nigeria’s growing housing deficit. While many talk about the crisis, Dr. Achema is doing something about it. His model fuses affordability with quality, sustainability with beauty, and planning with execution. It’s the kind of leadership Nigeria’s real estate market has long been waiting for.

But his reach doesn’t end in Life Camp. Zoe New Dawn is also developing premium real estate projects in Kukwaba, another strategic part of the capital city. The company is creating spaces where design meets functionality—housing solutions that reflect modern taste without losing touch with Nigerian values. These aren’t just houses—they are lifestyles.

For Dr. Achema, this journey is deeply personal. Growing up, he saw the challenges ordinary Nigerians faced when trying to own a home—exorbitant prices, poor building quality, and dishonest dealings. Today, he is committed to building trust, along with homes. That’s why Zoe New Dawn is known not just for its beautiful estates, but for its transparency, timely delivery, and uncompromising standards.

Beyond bricks and mortar, Dr. Achema is a mentor and a job creator. Through his company, he continues to empower young Nigerians in engineering, architecture, project management, and sales. He believes that solving the housing crisis goes hand-in-hand with building human capital—and he’s walking that talk.

“Zoe means life,” he says with a smile. “And I believe housing is the foundation of life. A stable home empowers families. It builds communities. It gives people a reason to believe in tomorrow.”

That belief is what fuels him. That vision is what Zoe New Dawn is all about.

As cranes rise across Abuja’s skyline and gated communities spring up from once-barren land, one name keeps echoing in conversations—from industry boardrooms to neighborhood street corners: Dr. Engr. Akpa Stephen Achema. Young, bold, and driven by a desire to serve, he is fast becoming a symbol of what is possible when passion meets purpose.

In an era where Nigeria desperately needs solutions, he is offering more than hope—he is building it, one home at a time through Rehoboth City Estate and 10,000 new housing opportunities.