1. This presentation discusses challenges around affordable housing in Nigeria, using the example of Hayin Danyaro, an informal settlement in Zaria. Research has been conducted on Hayin Danyaro by Prof. Ahmed of ABU Zaria to understand its development.
2. Nigeria is urbanizing rapidly as its population doubles every 25 years, putting pressure on land and housing. The majority of urban growth is unplanned informal expansion. Hayin Danyaro exemplifies this as it has spontaneously grown from the expansion of nearby Samaru-University.
3. The presentation argues for a "resilience planning" approach that embraces informal systems and networks. The government should focus on enabling local land markets and the informal