The 19th edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) is set to be the most dynamic and impactful as the organisers unveil a prestigious lineup of keynote speakers and special guests, including Mr. Fola Adeola, founder of Guaranty Trust Bank and Chairman of FATE Foundation, renowned legal icon Dr. Mike Ozekhome (SAN), and ministers of housing and urban development from Nigeria, Ghana, Namibia, and Botswana.The event, scheduled to take place from July 27 to August 1, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, will host top-level engagements with public and private sector leaders across the continent, under the theme: “Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy.”The announcement was made by Festus Adebayo, the convener of AIHS and Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), during a press briefing in Abuja. According to him, the high-level participation reflects the growing importance of AIHS as Africa’s foremost marketplace for housing innovation, investment, and cross-border dialogue.Fola Adeola, a celebrated banker, philanthropist, and policy strategist, will deliver the opening keynote address, drawing from decades of experience in economic development, institutional reform, and entrepreneurship. His leadership of FATE Foundation and MainOne Cable, and his pivotal role in Nigeria’s pension reforms, position him as a critical voice on housing finance and policy frameworks for inclusive urban development.Joining him will be Dr. Mike Ozekhome (SAN), one of Africa’s foremost constitutional lawyers and public intellectuals, who will be a special guest of honour and deliver a goodwill message. His insights are expected to challenge current legal bottlenecks and offer actionable reforms for land administration and property law.In a historic first, AIHS 2025 will also host four serving African ministers of housing and urban development from Nigeria, Ghana, Namibia, and Botswana, who will share national strategies and regional collaboration opportunities in a Ministerial Dialogue. Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, will serve as the chief host and is expected to unveil the country’s latest policy reforms and partnerships driving affordable housing.Other confirmed international ministers include: Honourable Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Republic of Ghana, Honorable Kenneth Gilbert Adjei; Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Republic of Namibia, Honorable James Sankwasa; Honourable Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Republic of Botswana, Hon. Onneetse Ramogapi among others.Each will present their respective country’s progress, challenges, and investment opportunities in the housing sector, providing delegates with a rare opportunity to engage in cross-border learning and partnerships.According to Adebayo, this year’s edition is not just a show, it’s a “continental movement to bridge the housing deficit, deepen policy reforms, and promote local production of building materials.”AIHS 2025 will feature over 400 exhibitors, 50+ speakers, and thousands of participants from more than 21 countries, including global real estate developers, investors, architects, policy makers, and housing finance institutions. Special segments will include: women in housing & construction forum; under-40 CEOs in real estate, youth, realtors, and proptech sessions and certified investment and policy workshops.The event is organized in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, with major support from brands like Dangote Cement, Urban Shelter, MOFI, Nedcomoaks, Mshel Homes, Lafarge, Family Homes Funds, CDK Industries, and Sinoma.AIHS 2025 will be broadcast live on Housing TV Africa (StarTimes Channel 149), and the housing programme on AIT, and coverage by top local and international media houses.With such a powerful lineup, AIHS 2025 promises to be a turning point for housing development on the continent reimagining what is possible through innovation, collaboration, and policy.
