The innovation is fast being deployed to create Nigeria’s tailored made solution to the housing problem based on its unique potential of quick to build, portability, environmental friendly, affordability and most importantly ease to maintain.
The growth of the global container homes market is driven by technological advancements that have reduced the cost and time required for construction, along with simplifying the process of installation. The technology offers adequate protection from fire coming from outside to inside or from inside going to the next floor, well ventilated to create a healthy indoor environment, safe wiring schedule with safety breakers convenient for all set of wall sockets and sustainable use of materials.
According to him, despite an initial slow uptake, they have seen increased demand over the solution in the last four years as Nigerians are fast adopting the concept due to the time and cost savings it afford them. He disclosed that 20 per cent of projects executed so far with the technology are residential and 80 per cent commercial.