Private real estate investors are increasingly being recognised as essential partners in bridging Nigeria’s housing deficit, with new opportunities emerging in Kwara State through recent policy and infrastructure reforms.
At the third anniversary of Experience Vision Creations Nigeria Limited in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Works, AbdulQowiy Olododo, highlighted how the state’s infrastructure drive has created a more attractive climate for serious investors.
“Some years ago, the real estate sector here couldn’t pull in major players. That has changed, thanks to deliberate government investment in infrastructure and the introduction of policies to ensure sustainable growth,” Olododo said.
He assured that government will continue to work hand in hand with credible private developers to expand access to affordable housing.
On his part, Engr. Fola Oyedeji, Group Managing Director of Experience Vision Creations Nigeria Limited, explained that the company’s entry into Kwara was motivated by the state’s pro-investment climate.
“We already run projects in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo, but Kwara offered a natural expansion path. Instead of criticising, we chose to bring the same standard of housing seen in Abuja and Lagos into Ilorin,” Oyedeji said.
He emphasised that with Nigeria’s housing shortfall estimated between 30 and 45 million units, government alone cannot provide the needed solutions.
“This is why private-public partnerships are so critical. More people are relocating to Kwara because of favourable policies, and developers like us must rise to the occasion to deliver affordable and sustainable housing,” he noted.
Looking back on the company’s growth, Oyedeji said Experience Vision Creations has in just three years become a trusted name in Kwara by completing high-quality projects that surpass expectations.
“Our vision is to reshape Kwara’s real estate sector with passion, expertise, and consistency, and to leave a lasting impact,” he added.
