Driving structure, transparency and growth in Nigeria’s real estate sector – A conversation with Amaka Udeh
As Nigeria’s real estate sector continues to evolve, persistent concerns around transparency, documentation, and investor confidence remain central to industry discourse. In response, a new generation of developers is redefining the landscape, leveraging technology, structured systems, and more accountable processes to rebuild trust and improve market integrity.
Amaka Udeh stands at the forefront of this shift. A real estate entrepreneur and PropTech-driven developer, she serves as managing director of Leadway Property Development & Interiors Ltd and founder/CEO of Qualassets Realty, with operations spanning multiple Nigerian cities.
In this interview with BusinessDay’s Taofeek Oyedokun, she reflects on the realities of the market, the transformative role of technology in property development, and how her early experience in broking has shaped her approach to building a more transparent and investor-focused real estate business. Excerpt…
How would you describe the current state of Nigeria’s real estate sector?
The sector is full of opportunity, but it is also at a critical point where structure and transparency must improve. Demand is strong, but investor confidence is often affected by issues around documentation, allocation, and delivery.
