Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that Northern Nigeria contributes the highest percentage of the 17 million housing units deficit in the country.
Represented by the chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitant, Hon. Abdulmumini Jibril, the speaker said: “Available data shows that Nigeria has a housing deficit of 17 million housing units in urban centres and Northern Nigeria has the largest share of this deficit. “Housing exhibitions of this nature have a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. Initially, these exhibitions were primarily organized by governments or real estate developers to showcase new housing projects, urban planning initiatives, and architectural innovations. They served as platforms to demonstrate progress in housing development and to inspire future advancements in the field.
“It also provides us with a unique opportunity to explore innovative solutions and foster collaboration among stakeholders within the Housing sector and built environment.