The second edition of the Real Estate Management in Africa (REMA) conference has highlighted the role of technology, infrastructure and strategic partnerships in improving the management and everyday experience of residential communities across Africa.
The conference, convened by Venco on November 5, 2026, at the Admiralty Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together more than 600 participants from Nigeria’s residential real estate sector.
With Paystack MFB as headline sponsor, the event attracted property developers, estate and facility managers, service providers and other industry stakeholders to examine how collaboration and innovation could make residential communities easier to manage, better connected and more convenient for residents.
Themed “From the Ground Up: Rethinking How Communities Live, Operate and Grow,” REMA 2026 built on the inaugural edition held in 2025, shifting attention from identifying industry challenges to exploring practical solutions and partnerships.
Discussions covered property development, housing, facility management, energy, sustainability, governance and urban security, with speakers examining how stakeholders could work together to improve the infrastructure and services that shape residential living.
Industry Leaders Discuss The Future Of Residential Communities
Hakeem Ogunniran, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eximia Realty Company Limited, delivered the keynote address, examining what residential communities should inherit beyond the physical structures in which they are developed.
The conference featured contributions from professionals and industry leaders across real estate, facility management, housing, energy, security, technology and academia.
Among the speakers were Chimezie Henry Ebuluofor, Chief Executive Officer of Henry Montego Homes; Engr. Sheriff Daramola, 15th President of the IFMA Nigeria Chapter; Sulyman Bello, President of LERSA; Ogheneyoma Asorho, Chief Executive Officer of Edge Facilities Management; Irene Aguttu, Chairperson of Kilimani Community Foundation; Damola Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer of Blueskills; and Kate Ebinum, Executive Director of Prime Innovation Institute of Technology.
Other contributors included Abolade Ajolopo of Triumph Property & Facility Management Company; Precious Ogbomo, Founder of Skillz HQ; Hon. Ayodeji Joseph, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, represented by Prince Adeniyi Aromolaran; and Olu Raheem, Executive Director of The Scandic Lion.
Also represented were the Ogun State Housing Corporation, Electra Systems, Transgrid Enerco Limited, Axxela Integrated Power, the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, GPFI Group, Lekki Gardens Estate, Ridgewell Construction Company, the University of Lagos, Halogen Group, Noble Guard, Cowrie Creek Estate and MTN Nigeria.
Venco Highlights Partnerships In Banking, Connectivity And Security
Venco used the conference to highlight its efforts to connect essential services and stakeholders within residential communities through technology and partnerships.
Abiola Showemimo, Chief Operating Officer of Venco, said the conference was designed to move industry discussions beyond identifying challenges towards practical action.
She explained that while the inaugural edition in 2025 provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss issues affecting residential communities, the 2026 edition focused on developing solutions and building partnerships across critical sectors.
According to her, the impact of REMA should be measured not only by attendance or discussions but also by the partnerships established, actions taken and improvements delivered to residents.
One of the partnerships highlighted was Venco’s collaboration with Paystack MFB, which focuses on providing financial services tailored to residential estates.
The services include estate banking, collections and disbursements, community financial management and opportunities to introduce additional financial products for residents and estate operators.
Venco also highlighted its partnership with MTN FibreX to improve access to reliable fibre internet connectivity across eligible residential estates within its ecosystem.
The initiative is expected to identify suitable communities, facilitate fibre deployment and encourage adoption among residents.
In the area of security, the company showcased its collaboration with Halogen through Safe Haven, an initiative focused on introducing technology-enabled security solutions into residential communities, beginning with pilot estates.
Technology Solutions Target Everyday Estate Needs
Beyond its strategic partnerships, Venco demonstrated several technology solutions designed to address the daily needs of residents and the operational requirements of estate managers.
Venco Tokenless is designed to simplify prepaid electricity purchases by eliminating the need for residents to manually enter tokens after making payments.
The Venco Marketplace provides residents with access to merchants, products and everyday services through the company’s ecosystem, while enabling businesses to showcase their offerings to potential customers within residential communities.
The company also presented its Partner Programme, which seeks to bring more property developers, facility managers and other real estate professionals into its ecosystem.
Through the initiative, Venco aims to extend its solutions to additional residential communities and strengthen relationships with professionals responsible for developing and managing estates.
Speaking on the company’s vision, Chude Osiegbu, Chief Executive Officer of Venco, said residential development should go beyond constructing buildings to ensuring that communities function effectively and provide quality experiences for residents.
He said the company’s goal was to build technology and partnerships that simplify everyday activities, including electricity payments, financial transactions, access to essential goods, internet connectivity and security services.
Osiegbu added that the partnerships and solutions showcased at REMA were part of a broader effort to create an ecosystem where residents, estate managers and service providers could work more effectively together.
Exhibitors Showcase Solutions Across Real Estate Ecosystem
The exhibition segment of REMA 2026 featured organisations offering products and services across different areas of residential real estate management.
Exhibitors included 9Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Electra, Halogen, IFMA Nigeria, MTN FibreX, Roofteller, Paystack MFB, Tangerine, Transact Pay, WrkMan, Edge FM, Doctor247 and Spaceicon.
Their participation gave attendees the opportunity to engage with providers operating in financial services, energy, connectivity, security, facility management and community services.
The conference reinforced the importance of collaboration in improving residential communities, highlighting that better living experiences depend not only on technology but also on effective coordination and partnerships that address residents’ everyday needs.
For Venco, REMA remains part of its broader effort to build a more connected residential community ecosystem through technology and collaboration, with the aim of making everyday living simpler and estate operations more efficient.
