Enugu seeks partnerships to tackle housing deficit

The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has called for strategic partnerships in an effort to address housing deficit.

The Acting General Manager of ESHDC, Mrs. Adenike Okebu made this call while presenting the Corporation’s housing model as a practical strategy for tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit through sustainable, people-centred development at the 20th anniversary edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026.

She stressed that the government cannot solve the housing deficit alone, advocating practical solutions that align with the needs, preferences, and economic realities of Nigerians.

Okebu, who is the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Revenue, identified poor location planning as one of the major reasons many low-income housing schemes across Nigeria fail to achieve their objectives.

She observed that several government-built estates are situated far from places of work, schools, healthcare facilities, and other essential services, making them unattractive to the very people they are intended to serve.

“Affordable housing is not just about building houses. It is about providing homes where people actually want to live, with access to jobs, schools, healthcare, and the basic infrastructure that supports everyday life,” she said.

She stressed that affordable housing should not be measured merely by the cost of construction but also by its accessibility, convenience, and livability, noting that housing developments must reflect the aspirations and lifestyle preferences of their intended beneficiaries.

She explained that ESHDC is addressing this challenge by adopting a demand-driven model that provides affordable land in desirable locations, enabling individuals and families to build homes at their own pace and according to their financial capacity.

According to her, the approach minimizes the risk of developing housing estates that ultimately remain unoccupied because they fail to meet the expectations of prospective homeowners.

The Acting General Manager also showcased “Tomorrow Is Here,” ESHDC’s flagship housing development in Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, describing it as a model for modern, sustainable, and well-planned communities.

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