The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) in collaboration with the Mortgage Bankers Association of Nigeria (MBAN) and the Nigeria-UK Real Estate Society, plans to promote the culture of sustainable construction practice.

The forum themed: “Sustainable Real Estate Value Chain: The Era of Green Initiatives in Africa”, will bring together a coalition of stakeholders including policymakers, private sector leaders, urban planners, developers, bankers, researchers, architects, engineers, and sustainability advocates to host the Africa Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) conference.

In recent years, ESG has gained global attention as a critical framework for ethical and sustainable investment and development. In the African context, however, ESG is far more than a global trend; it is an urgent call to action amid environmental degradation, rapid urbanisation, socio-economic inequality, and weak governance structures, which continue to affect the housing and infrastructure sectors across the continent.

President of REDAN, Akintoye Adeoye, said the challenge, if left unaddressed, will threaten, undermine economic growth, displace vulnerable communities, and exacerbate climate-related risks.

To him, the Africa ESG conference and exhibition will serve as a platform to reposition Africa’s built environment for a more resilient and inclusive future. “By mainstreaming ESG principles, the real estate industry can proactively address issues such as carbon emissions, energy efficiency, climate-resilient design, affordable housing, ethical sourcing of materials, gender equity, and governance transparency.”

He maintained that participants would gain valuable insights into global best practices, emerging trends, innovative technologies, and policy frameworks that promote green development and responsible investment.

According to him, the event will highlight home-grown solutions and showcase leading developers, institutions, and initiatives already making strides in ESG adoption. He added that the forum is designed not only to educate but also to inspire collaboration.

Adeoye stressed that stakeholders are expected to form partnerships, drive investment, and collectively define a new era of real estate excellence—one that is driven by sustainability, transparency, and long-term value creation.

He said, “The future of real estate is green, and Africa must not be left behind. As climate and sustainability challenges intensify, developers, financiers, regulators, and communities must unite behind a shared vision of responsible urbanisation. Let’s build smart, build green, and build for generations to come.”