Industry experts are urging the Federal Government to ensure that proposed housing and infrastructure partnerships with Chinese and Japanese firms prioritize local developers and long-term urban sustainability. While firms like China Hyway Group and Japan’s Chodai Company have presented proposals for mass housing and smart city projects to help address Nigeria’s 17 to 20 million unit housing deficit, analysts warn that the initiative must avoid foreign capture. Experts emphasize that the government should focus on financing gaps for indigenous firms and mandate that projects create well-connected, affordable communities rather than isolated developments. Key recommendations include rigorous land assessments, infrastructure maintenance guarantees, and the integration of local labor and materials to ensure that these partnerships strengthen the domestic construction sector.