International housing expert, Debra Erb of Overseas Private Investment Corporation, USA, will lead a delegation of international investors and experts to Nigeria for the 13th Abuja International Housing Show taking place from 23rd to 26th July.
The show brings together international experts in housing and construction to share their experience and knowledge on the best ways to finance affordable housing, mortgage and construction.
Over 30 speakers from at least 15 countries will be speaking at this year’s event.
The speakers who are drawn from institutions like mortgage banks, real estate companies, housing regulatory agencies, construction companies, housing finance firms etc. and from various countries including USA, UK, South Africa, among others will speak on this year’s theme which is ‘Driving Sustainable Housing Finance Models in the Midst of Global Uncertainty’.
Other expected global leaders include, Lew Shulman, CEO and chairman of the board, iBUILD Global Incorporated, USA; Kecia Rust, Executive Director and founder of the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF); Anders Lindquist, Founder and President, Business Development at EchoStone housing and many more.
A statement from the organizers said this year’s show will open doors of opportunities for developers, mortgage banks, investors and governments to access alternative and cheap finances for housing and construction projects.
“From previous experiences, developers and investors have been able to key into numerous funding options that are presented at the show. This has led to the development of several housing estates and construction projects in the country,” it said.