The Ebonyi State Government has announced that starting from 2026, house and land agents will no longer be allowed to operate within the state.
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru disclosed this decision, stating that the activities of agents are largely responsible for the continuous rise in house and shop rents across the state.
He explained that some agents exploit residents by charging as much as ₦500,000 simply to show properties they do not own, thereby worsening the accommodation crisis for citizens.
“The exploitation must stop. From next year, no agent is permitted to collect any money from anyone seeking accommodation in Ebonyi State,” the Governor declared.
The government noted that the ban is aimed at curbing fraudulent practices in the property market, stabilizing rental prices, and ensuring that residents can access affordable housing without unnecessary middlemen charges.
This policy marks a major shift in the state’s real estate sector and is expected to bring relief to tenants and business owners battling with rising rental costs.
Source: Nation’s Curiosity
