FG moves to improve access to Land for affordable homes

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John Alechenu

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ABUJA-The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving access to land to enable low-income earners to own homes.

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Towards this end, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will lead discussions on land administration and reforms at the 20th Africa International Housing Show, AIHS @20 – Legacy Edition.

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This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Babamasi Haiba, in Abuja, on Tuesday.

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According to him, the session is part of its broader push to expand access to land for affordable and low-cost housing, especially for low-income and informal workers.

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The Land Administration Session will hold from July 13 to 18, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

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Housing sector stakeholders are expected to attend, including state commissioners for lands, directors of GIS, surveyors-general, directors of lands, policymakers, investors, development partners and other industry players.

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According to the ministry, the session will examine practical ways to improve access to land and accelerate housing delivery in Nigeria and across Africa.

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Haiba said, “The theme of AIHS 2026 is ‘Housing Solutions for Low-Income and Informal Workers in Africa.” Discussions will focus on strengthening land governance, improving administration processes, and using technology to build more transparent and investment-friendly frameworks.

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“Key areas include land digitisation, automation, registration reforms, property titling, GIS, geospatial technologies, cadastral management and strategies to expand land access for affordable housing.

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The ministry said the session will also strengthen collaboration with state governments, development finance institutions, housing finance institutions, private investors and international partners.

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Participating states are expected to showcase ongoing initiatives, exchange best practices, and meet with technical and financing partners to develop bankable 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,” it stated.

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Chief Executive Officer of AIHS, Festus Adebayo, was quoted as saying the session would deepen collaboration between the ministry and stakeholders to advance land reforms for housing development.

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