The Abuja International Housing Show (AIHS) in collaboration with Royal Ceramics and other leading players in the real estate sector, are set to flag off a youth competition to promote affordable housing design.
The architectural design competition is part of the company’s contribution towards the actualisation of affordable housing for all in the country.
The competition which is open to youths between the ages of 18-30 is jointly sponsored by Royal ceramics, AIHS and other leading players in the real estate sector.
In a statement signed by Barr. Festus Adebayo, the Convener of the Abuja International Housing Show, the winners of the competition will be announced at the Nigeria Housing Awards during the 15th Abuja International Housing Show 2021.
The winner, according to Adebayo, will go home with 500,000 naira from Royal Ceramics while other prices and opportunities will be given by other sponsors like Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Family Home Funds Limited, Modern Shelter Limited, Copen group Ltd and Real estate Developers of Nigeria. According to him ,Nigeria Institute of Architects, FCT is the coordiinating professional body and technical partner for the hosting of this historic event.
He stated, “As Nigeria endeavors to manage it’s public health and rebuild her economy during COVID-19, the need for affordable housing in the country has never been greater and remains a high national priority.
“Affordability often eludes many populations including low- and middle-income earners such as teachers, military personnel, health care workers, and most civil servants.
“The Affordable Housing Development Competition will focus on a new generation of thinkers on the interconnections between housing, health care, and economic opportunity. By matching graduate / undergraduate students with professionals, the competition provides the opportunity to combine classroom experience with real-world practice in affordable housing development.
“Royal Ceramics joins in sponsoring youth competition for affordable housing architectural design as part of the initiative to find a lasting solution to affordable housing in Nigeria.”
The competition, the statement further said, is open to youth in the building industry-Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering and other fields in the building endeavour.
Adebayo noted that Royal Ceramics, which was also recognised by Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, is the 3-Time winner of Tile Company of the year category of the prestigious Nigeria Housing Awards
The winner of the competition, he said will be rewarded at the 5th Abuja international Housing show scheduled for 26th to 29th of July, 2021.
The Abuja International Housing Show, Adebayo said, is collaborating with all leading investors in the housing industry to ensure the realization of affordable housing for all.
The show, he also said will afford practitioners in the housing industry, including developers to share knowledge and expertise during the CEO session which has been carefully packaged for all eggheads in the industry.
The forum, according to the convener, is the biggest convergence for such important figures to share ideas, experience and expertise on how to lead a more effective and financially inclusive industry.
No fewer than 200 CEOs from different companies and firms in the housing, construction and business industries across Africa and the world are expected to grace this year’s event.
