The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to land as part of efforts to make homeownership more attainable for low-income Nigerians.

To advance this goal, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will lead high-level discussions on land administration and reforms during the 20th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS 2026 – Legacy Edition).

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Babatunde Haiba.

According to the statement, the Land Administration Session, scheduled to hold from July 13 to 18, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, forms part of the government’s broader strategy to improve land accessibility for affordable and low-cost housing, particularly for low-income earners and workers in the informal sector.

The event will bring together key stakeholders, including state commissioners for lands, directors of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), surveyors-general, directors of lands, policymakers, investors, development partners and other professionals in the housing sector.

The ministry said participants would explore practical solutions to improve land administration and accelerate housing delivery across Nigeria and Africa.

With the theme, “Housing Solutions for Low-Income and Informal Workers in Africa,” the conference will focus on strengthening land governance, streamlining land administration processes and leveraging technology to create transparent, efficient and investment-friendly systems.

Discussions will cover land digitisation, automation, property registration reforms, land titling, GIS, geospatial technologies, cadastral management and strategies to expand land access for affordable housing projects.

The ministry added that the session would also promote stronger collaboration between state governments, housing finance institutions, development finance organisations, private investors and international development partners.

States participating in the event are expected to showcase ongoing land reform initiatives, exchange best practices and engage technical and financial partners to develop viable housing projects.

The ministry maintained that efficient and transparent land administration remains critical to achieving affordable housing targets and promoting inclusive urban development nationwide.

Chief Executive Officer of the Africa International Housing Show, Festus Adebayo, said the session would strengthen collaboration between the ministry and industry stakeholders to advance land reforms and boost housing development across the country.

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The Edo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Yakubu Musa, has pledged the state government’s commitment to restoring transparency, order, and fairness in land administration and housing development across the state.

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Benin City during his first day in office, Musa, one of the newly sworn-in commissioners, said his administration would implement people-focused policies that would project Edo State as a model in land and housing reform.

“In my assumption of office today, I align fully with the visionary land and housing reform policy of Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, whose administration is deeply committed to restoring transparency, order, and fairness in land administration and housing development across the state,” Musa said.

He described the Ministry of Lands and Housing as central to the governor’s development agenda, adding that due process, digital transformation, and accountability would guide all land and housing activities.

“This ministry, being dear to the governor’s heart, stands as a vital pillar in his developmental agenda. We are ready to actualize his vision by ensuring that due process guides all land allocations, the digitization of land records is accelerated, housing delivery is expanded, and every transaction is rooted in accountability and public interest,” he said.

Musa explained that the state’s housing policy would align with Governor Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda, which focuses on Social Welfare, Housing, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth.

He added that the government would promote affordable and accessible housing projects that meet the needs of Edo citizens through partnerships with the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

He also said the Ministry would embark on urban renewal projects designed to enhance community development, improve living standards, and advance the governor’s vision for a modern and inclusive Edo State.

“Our focus remains on translating the Governor’s policies into tangible results that will improve the daily lives of our people,” Musa stated.

He assured that his leadership would tackle bottlenecks and irregularities in land and housing administration, making the ministry a driver of economic growth, urban renewal, and social harmony.

“With the necessary cooperation from stakeholders, the era of inaccessibility, bottlenecks, and irregularities in land and housing will soon be a thing of the past,” he added.

Musa reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that land and housing reforms in Edo State reflect transparency, efficiency, and people-centered governance under Governor Okpebholo’s administration.

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Leading the Nigerian delegation is the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, and key Directors of the Ministry. Their participation reflects Nigeria’s strong commitment to modernizing land governance as a critical enabler of economic development, housing delivery, climate resilience, and poverty reduction.

This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Badamasi Haiba.

The conference, with the theme “Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: From Awareness to Action,” convenes global experts and government leaders to explore innovations that ensure equitable land access and secure tenure in the face of climate challenges.

On Tuesday, May 7, Arc. Dangiwa will speak at a high-level panel session titled “Global Land Governance and Tenure: A Call to Action.” He will share Nigeria’s plans to roll out a National Land Titling, Registration, and Documentation Programme that integrates existing state-level initiatives into a unified national framework. The programme aims to digitize land records, reduce transaction costs, expand tenure security, and unlock over ₦300 billion in dormant land assets across the country.

“Through the Renewed Hope Agenda, we are repositioning land as a tool for empowerment, investment, and national prosperity,” said Minister Dangiwa. “Our goal is simple – ensure every Nigerian, especially in underserved communities, can access secure land titles and use them as a platform for growth.”

In addition to panel engagements, the Ministry’s team will use the conference to strengthen partnerships with global institutions, explore digital solutions for land management, and learn from other countries’ success stories.

The World Bank Land Conference 2025 is expected to attract over 1,000 participants from across the globe, offering a unique platform for Nigeria to showcase its leadership in land sector reform and commitment to building a more inclusive and economically vibrant future.

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