Nigeria’s housing deficit is not a small problem, it’s a national emergency. Current estimates place the shortfall between 20 to 28 million housing units, with only roughly 100,000 homes built each year nationally. That means it will take decades to catch up at the current pace (Source: Conifer Konstruktion; BusinessDay NG).
At this rate, filling even half of the deficit would take 50 years.
Why This Gap Keeps Growing
- Nigeria’s population is booming (~4.3% urban growth annually), but housing production lags far behind the UN-recommended rate of 10 homes per 1,000 people; Nigeria currently delivers just 2 units per 1,000 annually (Guardian; BusinessDay NG).
- Official agencies like the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and Federal Mortgage Bank (FMBN) contribute, but the gap remains massive.
- Adding to the challenge: demolitions in informal settlements, under-utilized housing, and affordability barriers that keep many Nigerians out of the formal sector.
How Abuja and Drekford Global Concepts Is Part of the Solution
Abuja sits at the heart of Nigeria’s housing expansion. Renewed Hope Cities, federal housing agendas, and private sector developers like Drekford are addressing the gap in real-time:
- Renewed Hope Cities alone aims to deliver thousands of affordable units in partnership with the government and private investors (Nation Newspaper).
- Drekford builds in corridors backed by infrastructure and demand—areas like Katampe, Gudu, Life Camp, Jahi, and Gwarinpa. These locations are aligned with government master plans and offer the best chances for sustainable growth and occupancy.
What Drekford Focuses On
| Challenge | Our Approach |
| Wide housing deficit (20–28M units) | Building in master-planned corridors, adding units where needed |
| Affordability gap and stalled government aid | Offering flexible 30% deposit plans, smart financing structures |
| Informal and unregulated housing | Delivering FCDA-verified titled properties for ownership security |
| Rental demand vs luxury supply mismatch | Designing smart apartments and terraces with long-term leaseability |
Building Homes That Serve All Nigerians
Drekford doesn’t just build homes; we build ecosystems—homes with quality infrastructure, titles, and scalable financial options. That’s why our estates in Abuja are developed for ownership, rental income, and long-term capital appreciation:
- Jahi & Gudu serviced apartments: Ideal for young professionals and short-let investors
- Gwarinpa & Dakibiyu: Families enjoy secure estates with local amenities and schools
Final Thought
Nigeria’s 28-million-unit housing deficit isn’t just a number, it’s a call to action. And Abuja remains ground zero for impact.
With Drekford, we’re designing real estate for not just value, but for belonging. From affordable form to aspirational function, our projects are built on trust, legal clarity, and social purpose.
Want to explore how you or your network can participate in addressing this housing gap through sovereignly planned living?
Visit our website: https://drekford.com/, or whatsApp via +234 706 886 5639 for walk-through tours and future project releases.
