By Ayomide Otitoju
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit through a strategic partnership with China, focusing on technology-driven and scalable solutions to boost affordable housing delivery.
This development follows a high-level technical study tour to Guangzhou led by Joseph Tegbe, Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership. The delegation included officials from Family Homes Funds Limited, notably Managing Director Abdul Mutallab Mukhtar and Executive Director of Operations Emeka Henry Inegbu.
According to officials, the engagement centred on fostering partnerships to integrate modular and prefabricated housing technologies into Nigeria’s construction sector. The approach is expected to lower building costs, accelerate project timelines, and improve quality delivery at scale.
With Nigeria’s housing shortfall estimated in the millions, the Federal Government is prioritising industrialised construction methods and international collaboration to drive sustainable housing solutions. Discussions during the visit also explored partnerships with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms to enhance capacity for large-scale social housing projects, alongside efforts to attract long-term financing for expanded access among low- and middle-income earners.
The meetings were facilitated by Joerno Conceptions Limited and E-Link Group, with support from Zou Gang of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Enterprises Working Committee.
Officials said the initiative reflects a shift toward results-driven bilateral engagement, combining technical expertise, capital mobilisation, and policy alignment to deliver measurable outcomes. The partnership is also expected to stimulate job creation, strengthen local value chains, and enhance urban resilience.
The collaboration aligns with broader Nigeria–China relations and supports the housing component of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
