National Housing Authority (NHA) Managing Director, Madam Florence Kaeteka Geegbae, has pushed for inclusive housing agenda.
Madam Geegbae spoke recently at the 20th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja, Nigeria.
She said, Liberia presence at the continental gathering comes amid persistent concerns over housing deficit and the growing demand for affordable homes.
The six-day conference, hosted from July 13 to 18, brought together African housing ministers, central bank governors, development finance institutions, mortgage lenders, real estate investors and policymakers.
They discussed solutions to the continent’s housing challenges.
This year’s forum was held on the theme: “Housing Solutions for Low-Income and Informal Workers in Africa.”
Madam Geegbae was a guest of honor.
She used the platform to promote the country’s housing agenda while encouraging investors to consider Liberia as a destination for housing development and public-private partnerships.
Her participation includes high-level meetings at the Housing CEOs Forum, Investment Forum, Governors and Ministers Leadership Session, Housing Commissioners Roundtable, and engagements with international development finance institutions.
Liberia’s housing strategy is designed to address the needs of low, middle and upper-income earners, with the goal of expanding access to homeownership while supporting national development.
A major focus of Liberia’s presentation was the improvement of living conditions in the informal settlements, where Liberians continue to face limited access to basic infrastructure and secure housing.
Rather than advocating widespread demolition of informal communities, Madam Geegbae promoted an approach centered on upgrading existing settlements through improved infrastructure, secure land tenure and better access to essential public services.
She argued governments to prioritize internationally recognized housing standards, including affordability, accessibility, availability, acceptability and adaptability, while investing in communities where residents already live.
