Kingsley U N Chikwendu —
Chairman of the Real Estate and Construction (RECON), Dr Johnson Anene, yesterday in a news conference in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, revealed that the 6th edition of the Real Estate and Construction Expo will advance the economic development of Nigeria through private and public sector investments in housing and infrastructure.
Anene said that the event themed “Building Wealth Through Investment in Real Estate and Construction” and expected to have more than 150 exhibitors and 20,000 participants, is organized by Shelter Aid Limited, West Africa Ceramics Ltd (Royal Ceramics) in conjunction with the Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
He said the expo scheduled from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, has as its theme: “Building Wealth Through Investment in Real Estate and Construction”.
“It is expected to have more than 150 exhibitors and 20,000 participants from various parts of Nigeria and across the world
“It is the exhibition on housing, construction and environment in Nigeria designed to meet the economic interest of participants.
“It is also expected to advance the economic development of Nigeria through private and public sector investments in housing and infrastructure”, Anene said.
According to him, the expo will focus on exhibition, conference, networking, training, B2B, B2G and investment forums.
“Products to be exhibited will include housing, furniture, lights, construction and building materials and technologies.
The event which according to Dr. Anene, is also with the support of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI), is scheduled to hold from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27.
Others include the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the diplomatic communities, Ministries Departments and Agencies, NGOs, associations, professional bodies, trade unions and a host of government agencies, as well as the private sector.
“The expo is open to real estate developers, investors, mortgage bankers, building materials suppliers, professionals and practitioners in real and construction industry.
Anene further said that this year’s edition of RECON is intended to draw more investment into the real estate and construction sector and help solve the Nigerian housing deficit.
“It would also explore modern building techniques, promote local production of building materials, present new investment opportunities, create jobs for our youths and contribute to national economic growth”, he said.
