Abode's Jeffrey Itepu Calls for Trust in Real Estate Sector

Jeffrey Itepu, the chief executive officer and co-founder of Abode, addressed the lack of trust in Nigeria's real estate sector during the 2026 Africa Wealth Festival in Lagos. He urged real estate operators to enhance transparency and accountability to attract investments.

Itepu noted that failures by some operators to meet obligations have eroded public confidence, deterring potential investors. Abode is utilizing technology to improve transaction transparency, allowing customers to monitor payments and access documents digitally.

The company offers a refund policy guaranteeing a full refund if properties are not delivered within 365 days of payment. Itepu stated that restoring trust requires developers to fulfill commitments and provide clear transaction information.

He also highlighted Abode's goal of helping one million Africans engage in real estate investment, having already empowered about 10,000 individuals across over 33 countries in four years. The MyAbode application facilitates various aspects of real estate transactions, including agent onboarding and commission payments.