RECON Expo Targets Fresh Investment in Housing, Construction Sectors, Cost-saving Solutions

James Emejo in Abuja

The 8th Real Estate and Construction Expo (RECON Expo 2026) is set to attract new investment opportunities, stronger financing partnerships and wider market access into the contruction and mortgage sectors,

The three-day exhibition, scheduled for October 28–30 in Abuja, is expected to bring together property developers, building materials manufacturers, financial institutions, construction professionals and policymakers to explore commercial opportunities in the built environment.

Organised by Afrinet Group and Shelter Aid Organization, the annual exhibition is convened by Dr. Johnson Somadina Anene under the theme, “Exploring Opportunities in the Real Estate Sector for Economic Development.”

Beyond showcasing properties and construction products, the expo is designed to facilitate business-to-business and business-to-government engagements, connect suppliers with potential buyers and help businesses identify investment and financing opportunities.

The exhibition will feature housing and building materials, smart-home technologies, renewable energy solutions, environmentally friendly construction systems, mortgage and financing services, furniture, interior decoration and cost-effective building technologies.

These areas could provide opportunities for local manufacturers to expand production, construction companies to improve efficiency and investors to identify commercially viable projects across the housing value chain.

In a statement, Anene said the initiative brings stakeholders together to explore the potential of real estate and construction as drivers of investment, employment generation and economic growth.
He said conference provides a platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration towards addressing housing and infrastructure needs while promoting sustainable development.

The statement issued by Olayemi John-Mensah, further noted that with free participation and a diverse range of activities, the exhibition is expected to serve as a meeting point for ideas, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships, reinforcing the importance of a vibrant real estate and construction sector to economic development.

The event seeks to expand housing supply, reduce construction costs and mobilise private capital for infrastructure and property development, with the sector offering opportunities for job creation, industrial production and broader economic activity.

The programme will also feature conference sessions, product presentations, training and networking, with participants expected to include engineers, architects, estate surveyors and valuers, quantity surveyors, property investors, mortgage providers, manufacturers and government representatives.
A key focus is expected to be the development of partnerships capable of improving access to finance, expanding market reach and supporting the adoption of innovative construction methods.

The event is also expected to provide participants with information on property acquisition, government incentives and emerging trends in the real estate market.

Anene’s initiative seeks to position the built environment as a platform for investment mobilisation and economic expansion by bringing together businesses whose activities span housing, manufacturing, finance, energy and infrastructure.