Nigeria's FG moves to improve land access for affordable homes

Nigeria's Federal Government is intensifying efforts to ensure low-income earners can access land for affordable housing. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is set to spearhead discussions on crucial land administration and reforms at the upcoming 20th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS @20 – Legacy Edition).

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The theme of AIHS 2026 is ‘Housing Solutions for Low-Income and Informal Workers in Africa.’

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand land availability for affordable and low-cost housing, particularly targeting low-income and informal workers. The Land Administration Session, scheduled from July 13 to 18, 2026, in Abuja, will convene housing sector stakeholders, including state commissioners for lands, surveyors-general, policymakers, investors, and development partners.

The discussions will focus on practical strategies to enhance land access and expedite housing delivery across Nigeria and the African continent. Key areas of examination include land digitization, automation, registration reforms, property titling, GIS, geospatial technologies, cadastral management, and specific strategies to broaden land access for affordable housing projects.

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The ministry believes that efficient and transparent land administration remains central to achieving affordable housing objectives and delivering inclusive urban development across the country.

The ministry emphasized that efficient and transparent land administration is fundamental to achieving affordable housing goals and fostering inclusive urban development. The AIHS Chief Executive Officer, Festus Adebayo, noted that the session would bolster collaboration between the ministry and stakeholders to advance necessary land reforms for housing development.

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the session would deepen collaboration between the ministry and stakeholders to advance land reforms for housing development.