Real Estate Expert, Ilori-Diamond Reveals Financial Opportunities From FG’s N3.44 Trillion Infrastructure Boost
ABEOKUTA – A seasoned real estate expert, Kunle Ilori-Diamond, CEO of Wardiere Oakmount, has revealed the secrets to making millions in Nigeria’s booming real estate market.
In an exclusive interview, Ilori-Diamond shares his insights on how to capitalize on the government’s ₦3.44 trillion infrastructure allocation and ₦95.3 billion housing budget.
According to him, the federal ministry of works’ massive capital budget spells opportunity for savvy investors with key targets which include, Niger State’s ₦14 billion Bida-Lambata Road reconstruction, Adamawa and Taraba’s ₦4.2 billion Cham-Numan Road and ₦14 billion Yola-Hong-Mubi Road, Kano and Jigawa’s ₦6.3 billion FCET New Site to Bagwai-Gwarzo Road and ₦4.2 billion Kunya-Kanya-Babura Road.
Ilori-Diamond noted that, when the public sees government spending, a realtor should see land appreciation opportunities.
Ilori-Diamond advised investors to buy now, before the roads are built, and reap the benefits of land appreciation.
He posited that government’s focus on student and staff housing creates opportunities for private developers, especially the Abeokuta ₦84 million students’ hostel block at Elect/Mech Engineering Training School, ₦875 million for Skill Acquisition Centres in Yobe, Lagos, Rivers, Kano, and Enugu.
The Wardiere Oakmount CEO enjoined players in the real estate industry to invest in land near these projects, and capitalize on the demand for rental properties.
He equally highlighted the ₦322 million approved for the solar-powered boreholes and ₦315 million for electrification project and Kapwa Layout and Mshell Galaxy Estate near Abuja airport road under the ministry of housing and urban development’s budget as a hidden gems.
Ilori-Diamond advised investors to secure titles in areas earmarked for development, as land values are set to triple.
According to him, “the 2026 appropriation bill is your roadmap, and for those who can read between the lines, it
reveals a massive transfer of value into specific corridors.
“The average seller in these areas doesn’t read budget details; they don’t know that their “bush”
has just been allocated millions for infrastructure. Here is how you can use this information gap
to your advantage. The “Road to Wealth” Strategy (₦3.44 Trillion Allocation)
“The Federal Ministry of Works has a capital budget of ₦3.44 trillion. While the public sees
“government spending,” you should see “land appreciation.”
“Ordinary villagers in these areas likely see their land as remote and low-value. They are unaware that the federal government has already committed billions to make these high-traffic commercial arteries.
“If you buy now, you are buying at “pre-road” prices for “post-road” returns. The government is moving heavily into student and staff housing, but they often lack the efficiency to manage them, creating a perfect opening for private developers.
“The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is not just building houses; they are installing the “bones” of new cities. When the government brings water and electricity to a “layout,” the land value triples overnight. Small-scale landowners in these rural fringes often sell before the transformers arrive because they don’t believe the project will happen. Your job is to believe the budget and secure the title first.”
