ASO Affordable Housing Conference - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ASO Affordable Housing Conference?

This is a 2 day event organized by ASO and designed to create a forum where all law makers and stakeholders involved in the Housing Industry, such as the Federal & State Government, Mortgage providers, Housing corporations, Estate developers. Interior decorators and state Governments etc, come together to review and deliberate on issues affecting affordable housing in Nigeria. Come join us at the International Conference Centre, Abuja from the11th through 12th April 2013, from 8am daily.

What is Affordable Housing?

Affordable Housing are low cost, social or rented housing, made available to low income earners whose housing needs are not provided for in the society.

What is the theme of the conference?

The theme of the Conference is “Achieving Affordable Housing Delivery by Creating 500,000 Housing Units by 2016”.

Do I need to register before I attend the Conference?

No. There will be registration at the venue.

Who can attend the conference?

  • Federal and State Governments
  • Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
  • Financial Institutions
  • Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Development Banks
  • Private Equity & Other Investors
  • Real Estate/Housing Associations
  • Educational, Research & Development Institutes
  • Developers
  • And the general public

What are the topics to be discussed?

The topics to be discussed include;

  • Funding and Financing of Affordable Housing
  • Practical solutions for Delivery of Affordable Housing in Nigeria
  • Mortgages: Addressing capital rules, responsible lending and consumer protection
  • Legal: Ownership rights, title value, regulations and land development procedures in supporting the delivery of affordable housing.

How will I benefit from the Conference?

The Affordable Housing Conference will enable you understand ASO’s Vision to drive a sustained, methodical objective and fact-based thinking, aimed at creating a new national vision on affordable housing and its consistent delivery.

What is the entrance fee?

It's free to the public.

How often would ASO organize Conferences like this?

It’s an annual event.

After the Conference, how will participants/stakeholders be notified of happenings in the industry?

Participants/stakeholders will be notified on further updates through the email addresses they provide at registration.