How Mixta Africa is changing the face of real estate in Nigeria

Since its inception in 2005, Mixta Africa is committed to delivering modern, integrated communities and addressing the housing deficit across Nigeria and Africa. Housing deficit in Nigeria has become a big challenge that demands urgent attention.

Experts in real estate say Nigeria’s housing deficit as of 2025 is estimated to be around 28 million units.

This deficit poses a significant challenge, and experts attribute the challenges to factors such as high construction costs, limited mortgage access, and rapid urbanization exacerbating the issue. “Addressing this deficit requires a multi-pronged approach, including government intervention, private sector investment, and innovative solutions like affordable housing schemes and public-private partnerships”. It is therefore heart-warming that Mixta Africa, a big private sector player, has joined other players to tackle the challenge.

In 2005, Mixta Africa assembled a team of experts who understood the need to assist to solve the social cause. They invested heavily to tackle the housing challenge.

Among the investors is its chairman, Dapo Oshinusi who is the CEO/managing director of Mansfield Energy, a leading provider of oil and gas services in West and South Africa. He was President of Reslink for Africa after working with Schlumberger for more than 20 years in Europe, Middle East and Africa. He sits on the board of several companies including Main One Cable Company and Compression and Power Systems Limited.

Deji Alli is the CEO of Mixta Real Estate Plc, a pan-African real estate development company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria with subsidiary operations in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. Prior to this, Deji served as founding CEO of Asset & Resource Management Holding Company Limited, a role which he stepped down from in July 2015. Deji’s career also spans Prudential Portfolio Managers Limited, UK and the African Development Bank (ADB).

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Also on the board is Larry Ettah, a seasoned Business Administrator and Corporate Leader. He had a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades at UACN, culminating in his role as Group Managing Director before retiring.

With properties in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, Mixta Nigeria offers an array of home types and properties suitable for individuals and investors of different income brackets.

The firm tells its clients to imagine a city designed for the future—where modern infrastructure, seamless connectivity, and vibrant communities come together to create an exceptional living experience. It assured that it is committed to closing the housing deficit gap prevalent in Africa through the creation of large sustainable communities.

On one of its cherished sites, Lagos New Town, it said the site is positioned near some of the most important economic zones – Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Seaport, Dangote Refinery and Lagos Industrial Corridor. According to information from its website, this site offers perfect balance –close enough to leverage the booming business environment, yet safely distanced from the congestion, pollution and heavy traffic associated with high industrial areas.

The company business strategy, according to its website, is hinged on land banking and “you are assured of solid documents; title deed and a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy. With more than 70% of our land bank in Lagos, we provide well planned urban developments that are ideal for the modern society”.

“Through our innovative solutions and partnerships, we continue to transform the real estate landscape, striving to meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities. With over 23,000 residential and retail units successfully developed, we remain dedicated to creating communities that offer quality living experiences. Our developments showcase Mixta Africa’s focus on building sustainable, inclusive spaces that enhance lifestyles and foster a sense of belonging”, the firm said

The firm proudly stated that at Mixta “We understand that a home is not just a place; it’s a feeling. Your journey to finding the perfect home begins with us”

In Lagos, it said it has developed a mini city, Lagos New Town, with proper urban planning, solid infrastructure and modern designed homes suitable for various tax brackets. Upon development, LNT is supposed to host 200,000 residents.