Abuja is set to become the epicenter of Nigeria’s real estate sector as the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) prepares to host its 55th Annual National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the prestigious Abuja Continental Hotel from May 5th to May 10th, 2025.
In a significant announcement highlighting the importance of the real estate sector to the nation’s economy, NIESV has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will grace the event as the special guest of honour. This high-profile presence underscores the government’s recognition of the crucial role of estate surveyors and valuers in shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Adding further weight to the conference, the institution also announced that the President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, will attend as a guest of honour. The presence of these top political figures signifies the national importance attached to the discussions and outcomes of the NIESV conference.
Themed “Transform, Invest, Thrive: Optimising Real Estate Finance and Taxation,” the five-day event is strategically designed to foster critical dialogue on innovative approaches to real estate financing and taxation within Nigeria’s evolving economic environment. The conference aims to bring together key players and experts to explore solutions that can unlock the full potential of the real estate sector for sustainable growth.
In a statement signed by the honorary national publicity secretary of NIESV, ESV Richard Olodu, the institution extended a warm and open invitation to professionals and stakeholders across Nigeria, both within the country and in the diaspora.
“The President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), ESV Victor Adekunle Alonge, PNIVS, FRICS, FCIoD, cordially invites Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Nigeria and in Diaspora, players and critical stakeholders in the real estate industry,” Olodu stated, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the event.
The 2025 NIESV conference will also feature an impressive lineup of other key government dignitaries, including:
- Barr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whose insights into Abuja’s real estate development will be highly anticipated.
- Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing, who will likely address the government’s agenda for the housing sector and its intersection with real estate finance.
- Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, whose perspective on macroeconomic policies and their impact on real estate investment will be crucial.
Furthermore, the Special Adviser to the President on Revenue and Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zaccheaus Adelabu Adedeji, will deliver the keynote address. His presentation is expected to provide critical insights into current fiscal policies and their direct implications for real estate investment and development, a central theme of the conference.
According to the organizers, the 2025 conference is poised to serve as a vital platform for robust engagement between public and private sector experts, both on a national and international level. The goal is to collaboratively explore strategic frameworks that can effectively transform Nigeria’s real estate landscape, making it more efficient, accessible, and a significant contributor to economic prosperity.
“NIESV 2025 Conference promises to lay the groundwork for long-term economic growth and stability in Nigeria, benchmarking on real estate,” the institution noted in its statement, highlighting the potential for the conference to shape the future of the sector.
Abuja’s hosting of this prestigious event, with the attendance of such high-level government officials, underscores the city’s growing importance as a hub for national discourse on key economic sectors. The 55th NIESV Annual National Conference and AGM is expected to be a landmark event, setting the stage for significant advancements in real estate finance and taxation in Nigeria.
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