In recognition of his administration’s exceptional strides in infrastructure and urban development, His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has been honoured with the Infrastructure Governor of the Year Award at the Best of AIHS 2025, held at the Rockview Royale, Abuja.

The prestigious award, presented during the Best of AIHS Dinner and Gala Night of the 19th edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), celebrates leadership and innovation in driving sustainable development across Africa.

Governor Yusuf was selected for his outstanding commitment to transforming Kano State through people-centered infrastructure projects, rapid urban renewal efforts, and the provision of affordable housing for the citizens of Kano.

Under his watch, Kano has witnessed a remarkable boost in road construction and rehabilitation, the upgrading of slums, and the execution of affordable housing schemes targeted at low- and middle-income earners.

These achievements have not only enhanced the physical landscape of the state but have also contributed significantly to job creation, economic growth, and improved quality of life for the people.

The AIHS organizing committee praised Governor Yusuf for his strategic investment in urban regeneration and for placing housing and infrastructure at the forefront of his developmental agenda.

According to the organizers, “Kano State under Governor Yusuf has become a model for states seeking to deliver inclusive growth and sustainable urban development.”

Speaking after receiving the award, Governor Yusuf represented by a high delegation expressed gratitude to the organizers and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen of Kano enjoys the dividends of democracy through sound infrastructure, housing, and social welfare projects.

This recognition places Kano State among the most progressive states in Nigeria in terms of infrastructure renewal and housing delivery and further reinforces Governor Yusuf’s reputation as a visionary leader shaping the future of urban development in northern Nigeria.

The Africa International Housing Show remains the continent’s largest housing and urban development platform, bringing together government leaders, real estate professionals, construction experts, and investors to share ideas, showcase innovations, and champion sustainable solutions for Africa’s housing challenges.

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At a dinner in Abuja marking the 18th Edition of the AIHS, Dr. Ugochukwu Chime, chairman of the Presidential Task Team on land reforms and former president of the Real Estate Developers of Nigeria (REDAN), emphasized AIHS’s role in celebrating and enhancing the efforts of those who advocate for and develop the real estate sector in Nigeria and Africa.

He highlighted that AIHS provides a platform for stakeholders to network, exchange ideas, and find solutions to challenges in the built sector while recognizing and rewarding excellence.

Festus Adebayo, the coordinator and the Board of the Africa International Housing Show presented the Real Estate Developers of the Year 2024 awards to Brains & Hammers Limited and Constrix Real Estate Development Limited, Modern Shelter two other prominent companies specializing in real estate, construction, and investment opportunities in Nigeria.

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Recipients of various awards included Crown Luxury Properties, Lekki Free Zone, Thinklab Group Limited, Shelter Afrique, and El Sakem International. These organizations were honored for excellence in real estate development, support for AIHS 2024, construction personality of the year, corporate social responsibility, pan-African finance institution of the year, and public/private partnership of the year, respectively.

Individual accolades were also given to Prof. Olugbenga Timothy Nubi for housing advocacy personality of the year, and Ufuoma Ilesanmi, General Manager of Haven Homes, for her outstanding contributions to the real estate industry. Ilesanmi was recognized for her transformation within Haven Homes, where she began as a Sales Assistant and rose to General Manager.

Other award winners included Modern Shelter Systems & Services for Innovative Booth Design of the Year, Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company for Pan-African Secondary Mortgage Institution of the Year, IFC Edge for Sustainability Excellence, GMH Luxury for Customer Engagement, Dangote Cement for Industry Leadership, CDK Integrated Industries Limited for Excellence in Innovation, and Lafarge for Community Impact of the Year.

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Additionally, NMRC received the Outstanding Presentation award, Think-Lab Group earned the Corporate Social Responsibility award, Family Homes Funds Limited won Excellence in Housing Finance, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) received the Top Collaborative Effort award, Octa-5 was honored as Emerging Innovator, and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development received the Government Support award.

The National President of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Nathaniel Atebije, was recognized for excellence in professionalism. Other awards included Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Infrastructure Development, and Best Pipes and Tanks, which were awarded to Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), C-STEMP, Urban Shelter, and Nigeria Pipes Limited, respectively.

The best of AIHS Awards promotes excellence among companies participating in the Africa International Housing Show globally

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