THE Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) Lagos State Branch is set to hold its 2009 International Housing Conference tagged: 'Mega-city Development in a Developing Economy.'

The conference main objectives are to provide a forum for interaction amongst members and non-members on the mega-city project of the Lagos State government to exchange and provide technical knowledge and ideas for professional development of members, and to further acquaint the public with the role professionals in the sector play in the economic development of the country amongst others.

This year's Lagos International Housing Conference will hold next month at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Ikeja. The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) has accepted to give the keynote address.

Facilitators from World Bank, South Africa, and professionals from the sector will be sharing varied experiences to about 400 participants, including members, non-members, and students of Estate Surveying across the nation.

-Guardian Newspapers