ADVOCACY AND INFLUENCE

Our advocacy program stands strong in championing favourable policies (pro-business and pro-investment-oriented policies) for the advancement of real estate and construction industry.

Nigeria’s Housing Crisis:

Nigeria’s Housing Deficit has become a National Emergency, faced with massive housing deficit of 28 million units, with skyrocketing rents, fraudulent real estate practices, and exorbitant construction costs pushing homeownership out of reach for millions. The time for change is NOW. 

Our Affordable Housing Advocacy Initiative is leading the charge to reform Nigeria’s housing sector, ensuring equitable, accessible, sustainable, and affordable homes for all. 

Why We Must Act Now

• 28 million homes needed to bridge the gap. 

• 700,000 new homes must be built annually to meet demand. 

• 70% of urban Nigerians live in substandard housing. 

Exploding Rent & Tenant Exploitation

• Some landlords demand 2 years’ rent upfront—an illegal but widespread practice. 

• No rent control laws—tenants face arbitrary annual rent hikes. 

•  Fraudulent real estate agents exploit buyers with fake land titles and scams. 

3. High Cost of Construction 

• Cement prices surged to ₦10,500 per bag (from ₦5,000 in 2023). 

• Inflation and import dependency drive up costs of steel, roofing, and fittings. 

• Diesel and logistics costs make building unaffordable for developers. 

• High cost of labour 

4. Land Use Reforms & Bureaucratic Bottlenecks 

• Land Use Act delays - lengthy approvals, multiple fees, and corruption. 

• Only 2 out of 445 mass housing projects met requirements since year 2000. 

• FCT Minister’s new reforms: Develop land in 2 years or lose it!. 

5. Weak Legislation & Unenforced Policies 

• No enforceable tenant rights - evictions remain unchecked. 

• Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) underperforming—only 9,970 units delivered in Lagos in 6 years. 

• Mortgage access is a myth only 10% of Nigerians qualify. 

Our Advocacy Goals – What We Fight For

Land & Regulatory Reforms

• Fast-track land approvals & reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks. 

• Enforce the 2-year development rule—revoke unused land allocations. 

• Streamline PPP frameworks to boost affordable housing delivery. 

Tenant & Buyer Protection

• Cap rent increases & ban illegal upfront payments. 

• Crack down on fraudulent agents—mandate licensing & transparency. 

• Strengthen mortgage access—expand FMBN & micro-financing options. 

Construction Cost Reduction

• Government intervention in cement pricing—subsidies & local production. 

• Promote alternative building tech—modular homes, 3D printing, low-cost materials. 

• Tax incentives for affordable housing developers. 

Policy & Legislative Overhaul

• Make housing a constitutional right - enforceable in court. 

• Reform the Land Use Act - reduce government monopoly on land. 

• Incentivize green & sustainable housing. 

 How You Can Get Involved

1. Join Our Advocacy Network

• Sign petitions, attend policy meetings, and demand housing reforms. 

• Follow us on all social media handles 

2. Support Legislative Change

• Lobby lawmakers to pass tenant protection laws. 

• Push for mortgage reforms & developer incentives. 

3. Partner With Us 

• NGOs & Developers: Collaborate on affordable housing projects. 

• Investors: Fund low-cost housing initiatives. 

4. Stay Informed

• Subscribe to our newsletter for policy updates, success stories, and action alerts. 

Together, We Can Fix Nigeria’s Housing Crisis!

The affordable housing deficit is solvable—but only with strong advocacy, policy reforms, and collective action. 

Join us today! Demand better laws, fair rents, and affordable homes for all Nigerians. 

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"Housing is a human right—not a luxury for the rich."