Despite encouraging and evolving trends in the property market, Nigeria is experiencing rapid urbanisation in cities and other issues hindering growth of the real estate sector. To overcome these challenges, the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) met with senior government officials, experts and analysts on the growth of the real estate sector at the 51st annual conference held last week in Abuja. xSpeaking on the theme, “Unlocking Real Estate Potentials for Economic Development,” Jonathan urged estate surveyors to create an institution that would equip young estate surveyors with requisite knowledge to practise the trade. “Where and how can the Federal Government leverage the skills of your profession to develop the housing sector, achieve land reform and improve revenues. NIESV President, Sir Emmanuel Wike, called for improvement in the security situation across the country, stressing that this was having severe negative impact on the real estate sector.

Source: The Guardian June 28, 2021 04:18 UTC