Stanbic IBTC Bank deepened industry collaboration with its strategic participation at the 2026 Wemabod Real Estate Outlook Conference, which attracted over 1,800 participants.

 

 

Tagged ‘Unlocking land and infrastructure for inclusive housing’, the conference served as a vital platform for policy dialogue, partnership development and generation of actionable insights aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s real estate landscape.

 

 

Industry leaders and key stakeholders engaged in robust discussions pertaining to innovative strategies for affordable housing delivery; advancing infrastructure development; and promotion of sustainable economic growth. Noteworthy sessions included in-depth discussions on land acquisition processes, regulatory challenges, and financing frameworks essential to housing initiatives.

 

 

Speaking during a fireside chat, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Wole Adeniyi reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to advancing inclusive housing solutions.

 

 

He stated that sustainable growth remains impossible without inclusive assets,  while  inclusive housing, he added,  cannot be achieved without purposefully unlocking land and aligning infrastructure from the outset.

 

 

“At Stanbic IBTC, we are committed to supporting frameworks that bring policy, capital, and execution together to deliver housing solutions that create dignity, opportunity, and long-term value for Nigerians,” he stated.

 

 

Head of Real Estate Finance, Stanbic IBTC Capital, Tola Akinhanmi emphasised the importance of collaboration among institutions to deliver scalable housing solutions.

 

 

“Inclusive housing cannot be achieved by any single stakeholder. It requires intentional cooperation among the government, regional development institutions, the private sector, financiers, professionals, and communities. Effectively unlocking land and strategically deploying infrastructure are essential for creating viable and scalable housing projects that align with regional economic priorities,” he argued.

 

 

 

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Wemabod Limited, Bashir Oladunni in his opening remarks, highlighted a significant shift needed in housing development strategies.

 

 

According to him, for inclusive housing to flourish,  that there must be a migration from overcrowded urban centers to meticulously- planned regional corridors. These corridors, facilitated by robust transportation, links and coordinated land-use planning,  he added, should act as catalysts for economic activity.