Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the housing sector is key to economic growth, job creation and improving people’s living conditions.
He said his administration is ready to partner with experts and investors in real estate to reduce the housing deficit and drive development in the state.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, spoke at the BusinessDay South-South Real Estate Exhibition and Investment Summit 2026 in Port Harcourt.
The event, themed ‘Addressing Nigeria’s Housing Deficit with Innovative Solutions’, was held on Wednesday.
According to a statement by Juliana Masi, Head of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, the governor noted that real estate remains a major driver of development worldwide and can be used to create wealth and build better cities in Rivers State and Nigeria.
He urged participants to share ideas and develop practical solutions to improve housing and urban development.
“Our administration is committed to creating an enabling environment for investors and stakeholders in the real estate sector through policy reforms, infrastructure development, and stronger public-private partnerships,” he said.
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development also said it is working to create better conditions for housing projects across the country.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, was represented by the Federal Head of Lands, Queen Tekai.
The keynote speaker, Group Managing Director of TAF Africa Global and Managing Director of Greater TAF Nigeria Ltd, Mustapha Njie, called for easier access to housing loans, stronger public-private partnerships, and removal of delays and high costs in property registration.
He also recommended building new modern cities, improving infrastructure, and using smart and eco-friendly city designs.
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