The organizers of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) have announced a collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for the 19th edition of the event, set to take place from July 27 to August 1, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
This year’s theme, “Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy,” aims to highlight sustainable strategies and practical reforms to enhance housing delivery across Africa.
A statement emphasized that a key focus for the 2025 edition will be on land administration, reform, and policy—essential elements for creating genuinely affordable housing.
Festus Adebayo, the AIHS Coordinator and founder of Housing TV Africa, remarked that this partnership with the Ministry marks a significant advancement for the housing and construction sector. “We are honored to have the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, as the Chief Host for this crucial edition,” he stated.
Adebayo pointed out that the recent establishment of housing as a standalone federal ministry has generated renewed momentum for transforming Nigeria’s housing landscape. “This partnership injects new energy and fosters deeper engagement. Together, we aim to improve land access, encourage local production of building materials, and support innovations that will make affordable housing a reality.”
Over 21 countries are expected to participate in AIHS 2025, featuring more than 400 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, including leading developers, construction experts, policy makers, and housing finance institutions. The event will also facilitate strategic connections between Nigerian free zones and international investors, focusing on local manufacturing, job creation, and public-private partnerships.
Recognizing that land accessibility is a significant challenge for both developers and home seekers, AIHS 2025 will include policy discussions with state governors, housing commissioners, and planning officials. “The role of state governments in simplifying land titling and facilitating land release for housing development is vital. We want AIHS to be the platform where meaningful reforms are agreed upon and implemented.”
The event has garnered strong support from various organizations, including Dangote Cement, IFC World Bank, African Union for Housing Finance, 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 backing from international companies and delegations from Dubai, China, the UK, and Italy.
Institutional partners include prominent professional bodies such as the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Nigerian Institute of Architects, Nigerian Institute of Building, and the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria, among others, Adebayo added.
