FG Moves to Improve Access to Land for Affordable Homes at AIHS 2026

The single sharpest fact in one or two punchy sentences. Who did what, where, when, and why it matters. Not a summary of everything — the one thing that makes someone stop scrolling. A reader who only reads this paragraph must understand what happened. The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving access to land to enable low-income earners to own homes.

Towards this end, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will lead discussions on land administration and reforms at the 20th Africa International Housing Show, AIHS @20 – Legacy Edition.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is set to lead discussions on land administration and reforms at the 20th Africa International Housing Show. This show will focus on strengthening land governance and improving affordable housing, a key objective of the present administration. The event, according to the ministry, will examine practical ways to improve access to land and accelerate housing delivery in Nigeria and across Africa. The ministry is confident that the session will deepen collaboration between the ministry and stakeholders to advance land reforms for housing development.

The session, which will hold from July 13 to 18, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, will bring together stakeholders in the housing sector, including state commissioners for lands, directors of GIS, surveyors-general, directors of lands, policymakers, investors, development partners, and other industry players. The session is expected to examine key areas such as land digitisation, automation, registration reforms, property titling, GIS, geospatial technologies, cadastral management, and strategies to expand land access for affordable housing.

According to the ministry, the session will also strengthen collaboration with state governments, development finance institutions, housing finance institutions, private investors, and international partners. Participating states are expected to showcase ongoing initiatives, exchange best practices, and meet with technical and financing partners to develop bankable housing projects. The ministry is optimistic that the event will yield concrete outcomes and contribute to the achievement of the government's housing development objectives.

Chief Executive Officer of AIHS, Festus Adebayo, has welcomed the ministry's initiative and expressed enthusiasm for the event. He believes that the session will be a major success and will contribute significantly to the advancement of land reforms for housing development in Nigeria and the African continent. The ministry, under its leadership, has been working tirelessly to improve access to land for housing development and to strengthen land governance in the country.

The 20th Africa International Housing Show, AIHS @20 – Legacy Edition, promises to be an exciting event that will bring together stakeholders in the housing sector to discuss and share ideas on how to improve access to land for affordable housing. The event will provide a platform for the exchange of best practices, the sharing of knowledge, and the discussion of innovative ideas and solutions on how to advance land reforms for housing development.