Gowon tells African leaders approach to affordable housing

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Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on African leaders to make affordable housing a central focus in their development plans.

His message was delivered by Professor Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), during the opening session of the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) held Tuesday in Abuja.

Themed “Re-imagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy”, the event was organized by Festus Adebayo, who serves as CEO of the AIHS.

Gowon emphasized that the lack of adequate housing remains a major challenge across Africa, underlining its direct impact on public health, educational outcomes, and economic advancement.

He urged policymakers to champion sustainable and inclusive urban planning initiatives.

He was quoted as saying that African governments must collaborate to ensure housing policies were not only effective but also equitable and inclusive.

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He further noted that the continent’s growing population demands innovative thinking, increased investment, and strong policy execution to address its housing needs.

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