GMH targets intergenerational wealth through real estate

GodMade Homes is preparing a real estate conference in Benin City built around a question that property owners often confront too late: how can an asset survive beyond its first generation?

The Real Estate Conference 2026, Edo State Edition, will take place from September 24 to 26. Its theme, “Wealth Preservation Using Real Estate as a Vehicle,” will focus on property as a long-term asset that can sustain wealth, generate income and appreciate in value across as many as five generations.

The organisers said many Nigerian properties fail to remain in family ownership. Assets are often sold by the second generation, leaving later heirs without the benefit of wealth accumulated by their predecessors. The conference will examine why some properties retain and increase their value over decades.

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Building wealth is only half the story. Preserving it across generations requires deliberate strategy.

One discussion will use Broad Street in Lagos as a reference point. The organisers asked, “Where is Broad Street today?” and said the conference would consider which locations and property types could offer comparable long-term value. Planned areas of focus include Maitama in Abuja, Banana Island and Victoria Island in Lagos, as well as other locations with strong development fundamentals, demand and potential for rental income and capital appreciation.

Ayoolanrewaju Kuyebi, managing director and chief executive of GMH Luxury, said ownership alone did not guarantee lasting wealth. “Building wealth is only half the story. Preserving it across generations requires deliberate strategy,” he said. The event will bring together speakers from government, investment management, wealth management and the wider business community.

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Real estate should not be viewed merely as ownership, but as legacy.