By Kingsley Adegboye

The organisers of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), have announced a landmark partnership with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for the 19th edition of the event, scheduled to hold from 27th July to 1st August, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

With the theme “Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy,” this year’s show aims to spotlight sustainable strategies and practical reforms that can accelerate housing delivery across Africa, according to a statement by the organisers.

“A central focus of the 2025 edition will be addressing land administration, land reform, and land policy, critical foundations required for building truly affordable housing,” the statement added.

According to Festus Adebayo, the AIHS Coordinator and founder of Housing TV Africa, this year’s collaboration with the Ministry represents a major leap forward for the housing and construction sector.

“We are honoured to have the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, as the Chief Host of this pivotal edition,” he said.

Adebayo emphasized that the recent elevation of housing to a standalone federal ministry has created renewed momentum for transforming the housing landscape in Nigeria.

“This year’s partnership brings new energy and deeper engagement. Together, we aim to open up access to land, promote local production of building materials, and support innovation that will make affordable housing a reality,” he added.

Over 21 countries are expected to participate in AIHS 2025, with more than 400 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, including top-tier developers, construction experts, policy leaders, and housing finance institutions.

The event will also promote strategic connections between Nigerian free zones and international investors, with an emphasis on local manufacturing, job creation, and public-private collaboration.

Recognizing that land accessibility remains a bottleneck for developers and home seekers alike, AIHS 2025 will feature policy dialogues with state governors, commissioners of housing, and planning officials.

“The role of state governments in simplifying land titling and releasing land for housing development is crucial. We want AIHS to be the platform where real reforms are agreed upon and acted upon,” Adebayo stated.

The event boasts of a powerful lineup of supporters, including Dangote Cement, IFC World Bank, African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF), Brains & Hammers, Urban Shelter, MOFI, Nedcomoaks, Mshel Homes, Lafarge, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Family Homes Funds, CDK Integrated Industries, Sinoma Nigeria Company Ltd, Hall7, Copen Group and others.

It also enjoys the backing of international companies and delegations from Dubai, China, the UK, and Italy.

Institutional partners include major professional bodies such as the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN), Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) and Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) among others.

To broaden impact and inclusion, AIHS 2025 will feature:

Financing for Housing Development,

Mortgage Accessibility for Homeownership,

A Women in Housing and Construction Forum,

A platform for Under-40 CEOs in Real Estate,

Youth, Realtor, and PropTech Sessions and

Green Financing for Affordable  Housing.

The forum will equally address many more critical discussions.

AIHS 2025 will be broadcast live on Housing TV Africa (Startimes Channel 149) and via the Housing TV Mobile App.

The event will also benefit from strong media partnerships, including AIT, NTA Enterprise, and other continental media houses.