Nigerian Expert Urges Use of Local Materials for Affordable Housing Solutions

Sanmi Olowosil, Chairman of Sustainable Green Environment Initiative, urges Nigeria to utilize local materials like mud, timber, and bamboo for cost-effective housing construction. He emphasizes the importance of policy support to scale up the use of these materials, citing Rwanda's success in attracting funding for sustainable building practices.

The article also highlights the challenges faced by Nigerian workers with high housing rent costs, prompting calls for government intervention to improve infrastructure and reduce overcrowding in commercial centers.