NIESV participates actively at the 20th Africa International Housing Show 2026
In line with the Fifth pillar of the current administration on Stakeholders Partnerships and Public Perception, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), under the leadership of its 27th President and Chairman of Council, ESV (Mallam) BATURE Ali Muhammad, PNIVS, FCAI, MIFMA, MIRWA, AIMC, AMIMN, pslc participated actively at the 20th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026, held on Thursday, 16th July 2026 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Maitama, Abuja.
The conference themed “Land Administration: A Critical Tool for Affordable Housing for Low-Income Earners,” brought together Policymakers, Housing Experts, Built Environment Professionals, Financial Institutions, Investors, Developers and other key stakeholders to deliberate on practical strategies for addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and strengthening sustainable housing delivery.
Delivering the Institution’s goodwill message, the President congratulated the organisers on the successful hosting of the Africa International Housing Show describing it as Africa’s foremost housing and construction event. He observed that over the past two decades the event has evolved into a strategic platform for meaningful engagement among Government's, Professionals, Investors, Developers, and other Stakeholders committed to advancing practical solutions to Africa’s housing challenges and Nigeria in particular.
Speaking on the conference theme, the President emphasised that efficient Land Administration, Sound Land Governance and Enabling Policy Frameworks are fundamental to achieving affordable housing for low-income earners. He called on governments at all levels to simplify land administration processes, strengthen institutional frameworks and deepen collaboration with the private sector to accelerate housing delivery across the country.
He further highlighted the indispensable role of Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Assets & Property Valuation, Land Administration, Feasibility & Viability Studies, Investment Advisory, Compensation & Acquisition Assessment, Property & Facility Management, Development Consultancy and other professional services that are critical to sustainable housing development and national economic growth.
In his final message, the President also reiterated that," the Institution would collaborate with the Federal Government of Nigeria for the realisation of it's housing delivery goals. The Institution would be engaging the Government more robustly, particularly on the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda by providing through it's members, credible and reliable Property Valuations to ensure Fair Market Values for pricing of housing affordability".
The Institutions active participation at the 20th Africa International Housing Show 2026, reaffirmed it's unwavering commitment to Professional Excellence, Policy Advocacy, and Strategic Engagement in promoting sustainable Real Estate Practice, Effective Land Administration, and Inclusive Housing Developmental in Nigeria and across Africa.
The President was accompanied to the event by a high-powered delegation comprising the 2nd Vice President, ESV Shola Abeji, FNIVS; National Secretary, ESV Ethel Mendie, FNIVS, mni; Assistant National Secretary, ESV(Chief) Ikenna Lansar Aghaji, FNIVS; Assistant National Publicity Secretary, ESV Nwamaka Vivian Ofoma, MNIVS; and the Vice Chairman, NIESV Abuja Branch, ESV Ebuka Anih, FNIVS, among other distinguished members of the Institution.
ESV. Ayodele Olamoju FNIVS
National Publicity Secretary.