By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Stanbic IBTC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic partnerships that promote accessible housing delivery, following its participation in the 2026 Wemabod Real Estate Outlook Conference held in Lagos.
The conference, organised by Wemabod Limited, attracted more than 1,800 stakeholders across the real estate value chain, including regulators, financiers, developers and policymakers. The gathering focused on unlocking land, strengthening infrastructure planning and creating sustainable financing models to bridge Nigeria’s housing gap.
Discussions at the event centred on reducing bottlenecks in land acquisition, improving regulatory frameworks and mobilising funding solutions capable of supporting large-scale affordable housing projects.
Speaking during a fireside chat, Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank, emphasised that sustainable economic growth is closely tied to broader access to housing and coordinated infrastructure development. He noted that aligning policy direction with private sector capital and effective execution would accelerate the delivery of quality homes and drive long-term national development.
Also contributing, Tola Akinhanmi of Stanbic IBTC Capital underscored the need for stronger collaboration among governments, financial institutions, developers and host communities. According to him, addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit requires collective action, backed by land reforms and infrastructure investments that make large-scale housing projects viable.
In his welcome address, Bashir Oladunni, Managing Director of Wemabod Limited, called for a shift from congested urban centres to well-structured regional growth corridors supported by transport networks and coordinated land-use planning.
Participants agreed that the conference provided practical insights into improving housing access while strengthening cooperation across the sector. The conversations further highlighted the urgency of sustainable urban planning and innovative financing solutions as Nigeria’s urban population continues to expand.
Stanbic IBTC Bank reiterated that it will sustain collaboration with both public and private sector partners to broaden housing finance options, deepen industry partnerships and support initiatives aimed at making home ownership more attainable for Nigerians.
L–R: Tola Akinhanmi, Head, Real Estate Finance, Stanbic IBTC Capital; Sa’adiya Aliyu, Managing Director, Urban Shelter; Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman, Odu’a Investment Company; Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank; and ESV Bashir Oladunni, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Wemabod Limited, during the 2026 Wemabod Real Estate Outlook held in Lagos recently.
L–R: Tola Akinhanmi, Head, Real Estate Finance, Stanbic IBTC Capital; ESV Bashir Oladunni, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Wemabod Limited; and Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman, Odu’a Investment Company, at the 2026 Wemabod Real Estate Outlook in Lagos recently.
