The 5th edition of the African Construction and Related Trades Exhibition (AFRIBAT 2025) opened in Douala against a backdrop of booming construction industries and the challenges of sustainable urbanization. Société Immobilière du Cameroun (SIC), a major player in the sector, is playing a central role by strengthening its partnerships and exploring new development opportunities.
On April 1 , 2025, Douala hosted the opening of AFRIBAT 2025, a must-attend event for professionals in the construction and related trades. Organized under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, this event brought together senior institutional officials and industry experts to discuss the challenges and prospects of real estate development in Africa.
Chaired by Christophe EKEN, President of the Chamber of Commerce, the opening ceremony was attended by leading figures, including the Secretary General of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MINHDU), the Representative of the Governor of the Littoral Region, as well as Dr. Ahmadou Sardaouna, Managing Director of the Société Immobilière du Cameroun (SIC), accompanied by his Deputy Managing Director.
SIC’s active participation in AFRIBAT 2025 demonstrates its commitment to sustainable urban development and the modernization of Cameroon’s real estate landscape. Through its high-profile presence, the public company intends to strengthen its cooperation with industry stakeholders and showcase its innovative construction and development solutions. As the government’s operational arm in the real estate sector, SIC is using this platform to showcase its current projects, engage with potential investors, and forge new strategic partnerships.
Throughout this week, AFRIBAT 2025 will feature a series of B2B (Business to Business), B2C (Business to Consumer), and B2G (Business to Government) meetings. These sessions will allow various market players to identify investment opportunities, share expertise, and strengthen their professional networks. SIC, in particular, plans to explore new avenues to address the challenges of urbanization and access to housing. Its objective: to provide solutions adapted to the growing needs of a rapidly expanding urban population, while integrating the principles of sustainable development into its projects.
AFRIBAT 2025 represents a strategic turning point for the construction and urban planning sector in Cameroon. By highlighting the sector’s challenges and opportunities, this event offers a unique opportunity to catalyze innovation and accelerate the modernization of the national real estate landscape. SIC’s active participation in this exhibition illustrates its commitment to playing a leading role in structuring a resilient and sustainable built environment, in line with Cameroon’s development ambitions.
