Lagos-based firm, BMJA Services plans to host its first ever Ghana Property Show in Nigeria.The event, which would facilitate direct connections between participating companies and potential investors on Ghana Property market, is scheduled for December at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The show is expected to also feature a delegation of over 15 leading Ghanaian Real Estate Companies who would bring to the table an array of Ghanaian housing stock.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the co-organiser of the event, CEO, BMJA Services, Mr. Steve Ike, explained that the Ghana Property Show in Nigeria has been designed as a unique platform to showcase and market top Ghana-based real estate investment opportunities to interested Nigerian investors and non-resident Ghanaians alike.
Ike said the Nigeria-Ghana trade and cultural relationship dates back to several decades ago in which Nigerians and Ghanaians are known to share a great a deal of cultural, social and business relationship.
“For years, citizens of both countries have traded business and exchanged visits, so much so that many Nigerians have found a “second home” in Ghana and vice-versa. This property tradeshow has been long overdue and is now taking place due to overwhelming demand from the to the hundreds of Nigerian investors and Non-resident Ghanaians who are keen, willing and waiting to invest in Ghanaian real estate”.
According to him, Ghana is currently one of the most attractive African property investment destinations for the legion of avid real estate investors. He said the benefits of investing in Ghanaian real estate are numerous and include; a stable and rapidly growing economy, stable political climate favourable foreign investment environment, low taxation levels, solid and favourable returns on investment.
He added that Ghanaians are friendly people coupled with the friendly environment, decent and improving basic infrastructures as well as remarkable ease of doing business are notable parameters in the country.
Chief Executive Officer of BMJA Services and co-organizer of the event, Mr. Steve Ike, observed that the aim is to use the event to promote deeper and broader economic, cultural and commercial relations between Ghana and Nigeria.
“The Ghana Property Show in Nigeria will feature general discussions about the Ghanaian investment climate, the real estate industry, as well as related information on the culture, education and sundry socio-economic factors. At the event, guests can look forward to special and exclusive offers including immediate sign-up benefits, opportunity to arrange all-expensive paid trips to Ghana, and instant gifts”.
“Property stock to be showcased at the event will include residential, commercial, retail, hotel/hospitality, and industrial properties. The coverage area where these properties are located extends from Accra, the Ghana Capital city, to Tema, Kumasi and other exciting locations”, he stated.
Special guest speakers expected to grace the occasion include those from the Ghana High Commission in Nigeria and the Nigeria High Commission in Ghana, officials from the Trade and Investment ministries, the tourism board, as well as industry experts.