We're on a mission to make Nigerian real estate transparent, affordable, and stress-free by connecting tenants directly with verified owners.
₦2.1B+
Rent Processed
98%
Verified Listings
5,200+
Properties
72h
Avg. Time to Rent
House Padi was born in 2025 from a shared frustration. Our founder, Dr. Terese Shadrach Akpem, spent three months searching for an apartment in Makurdi—viewing 12 properties, paying "browsing fees" to three different agents, and encountering two fake listings.
The breaking point came when he discovered the apartment he finally paid for didn't actually exist. The agent disappeared with his ₦50,000 "booking fee."
That's when he decided: there had to be a better way.
Dr. Terese Shadrach Akpem gathered a team of engineers, real estate professionals, and legal experts. Their goal: build a platform that eliminates the middleman, verifies every listing, and makes the rental process transparent from start to finish.
Today, My House Padi serves thousands of Nigerians across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Benue. We've processed over ₦2.1 billion in rent and helped tenants save an average of ₦150,000 in agent fees per transaction.
"Every Nigerian deserves access to safe, affordable housing without being exploited. House Padi is our contribution to making that a reality."
— Dr.Terese Shadrach Akpem, Founder & CEO
To democratize the Nigerian real estate market by removing information asymmetry, eliminating exploitative fees, and creating a trusted environment where property seekers and owners connect directly.
To become the most trusted real estate ecosystem in Africa—where finding and renting property is as easy as ordering food, and where every Nigerian can confidently navigate the housing market without intermediaries.
Our core values guide every decision we make at House Padi
We never compromise on verification. Every listing and user is thoroughly vetted.
We level the playing field. No more information asymmetry or unfair agent fees.
We continuously improve our technology to solve real Nigerian housing problems.
We're building more than a platform—we're building a movement for better housing.
