Festus Adebayo
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| Born | 4 April 1967 Osun, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Bachelor of Science (BSc), Political Science. Obafemi Awolowo University Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). |
| Occupation | Media entrepreneur, Lawyer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Housing Advocacy |
Notable work | Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) |
| Title | Founder/CEO of Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) Founder/CEO of Housing TV Africa |
| Spouse(s) | Flora Anne |
| Children | 4 |
Festus Adebayo [1] (born April 4, 1967, in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian Housing Advocate and Founder/Convener of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS).[2] [3]
He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Housing TV Africa, a satellite television channel focused on housing and construction issues.
Education and Professional Affiliations
Adebayo attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife[4] where he obtained Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Political Science and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Hons., and the University of Lagos, where he studied Masters in Business Administration, Economics. He is an honorary fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners [5] and holds memberships or affiliations with professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Architects, the Nigerian Institute of Building, and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Career
Adebayo is the founder and convener of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), which has been described by BusinessDay (Nigeria) as Africa’s foremost platform for housing innovation, policy dialogue, and investment in the construction sector. [6]
Over its 19-year history, AIHS has facilitated more than $10 billion in investment and drawn over 40,000 participants from 21 countries. [7]
He[8] is a member of federal government of Nigeria committees, including the National Housing Data Committee [9] and the Federal Government Committee on Institutional Reforms of Housing Agencies. He is also a member of the Federal Government of Nigeria Sustainability Committee on Housing, tasked with delivering two million houses across Nigeria’s 36 states.[10]
In 2015, Adebayo co-organized the Canada-Nigeria Housing Expo in Toronto and has participated in World Bank conferences on housing finance and land reforms.[11]
In 2024, the Legislature of Ontario, Canada, recognized Adebayo’s efforts as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Logan Kanapathi said he is playing a role in strengthening economic ties and creating platforms for meaningful dialogue.
Publications
Adebayo's work, "Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Housing Sector: Operator’s Perspective,"[12] was published by the Central Bank of Nigeria in the Economic and Financial Review.
Life and Philanthropy
Adebayo is married and has four children.
Media and Advocacy
Adebayo is the Chief Executive Officer of Housing TV Africa, which has been lauded by industry observers as a groundbreaking housing-focused media platform.[13]
Recognition
In 2022, The Guardian (Nigeria) listed Adebayo among its 60 Leading CEOs in Nigeria[14], acknowledging his influence in housing development.
His commentary has frequently been featured in national news outlets such as BusinessDay (Nigeria), where he discussed collaborative strategies for making housing more affordable.[15]
References
- ↑ "Addressing housing affordability among low-income earners requires collaborative efforts—Adebayo". Business Day. 2023-07-23. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ "Nigeria to Launch State-by-State Home Ownership Initiative". Voice of Nigeria. 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ "AIHS will chart new path for housing development – CEO, Adebayo". Punch Newspaper. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ "How Adebayo Has Impacted Housing Advocacy Over The Years". Independent Newspapers Limited). 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ "AIHS convener, Adebayo, others bag NITP Honorary Fellowships". Nigerian Tribune. 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ "Expectations as AIHS gathers investors, innovators, policymakers to reimagine housing". BusinessDay (Nigeria). 2025-07-14. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ "AIHS facilitates over $10bn investment in 19 years – Convener, Adebayo". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ "Festus Adebayo Advisor". Cipriani Limited. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ↑ "Minister calls for accurate data to tackle housing deficit". The Nation. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ "Reps member, Jibrin dedicates Africa Housing award to Speaker Abbas". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ↑ "How can we be stronger together. Public and Private sector practitioners collaborating for a strong affordable housing sector in Africa". World Urban Forum. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ↑ Adebayo, Festus (2019). "Adebayo, Festus (2019). Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Housing Sector: Operator's Perspective. CBN Economic and Financial Review. 57(4), 95-103". Central Bank of Nigeria. 57 (4). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ "Industry leaders hail Housing TV Africa as game-changer". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ "60 leading real estate CEOs of 2022 in Nigeria (Part A)". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2022-10-11. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ↑ "Addressing housing affordability among low-income earners requires collaborative efforts—Adebayo". BusinessDay (Nigeria). 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
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