Abuja, 12th February 2025 – In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at improving access to justice and promoting affordable housing for Nigerian residents, the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shelta Panacea Limited, a PropTech company dedicated to solving the common problem that exists between property owners and property users. Through this partnership, 10,000 landlords across Nigeria will receive free litigation cover and legal representation.
PPDC’s program interventions address both the demand and the supply side. The ‘demand side’ refers to the users of the public sector and to those demanding improved service delivery, protection of human rights, or reform, often represented by civil society. The ‘supply side’ refers to those institutions, organizations, and individuals that provide public services – through both formal and informal mediums.
Inorder to ensure Increased compliance, Improved landlord-tenant relationships, Reduced disputes,Increased property values as well-informed landlords may be more likely to maintain their properties, adhere to safety standards, and make necessary repairs, and Support for small landlords, The PPDC Access to Justice Program, which has successfully provided pro bono legal services to over 9,000 Nigerians and strengthened justice sector reforms, will leverage its technological legal innovations and network of lawyers to support Shelta Panacea’s mission. PPDC will play a critical role in recruiting, supervising, and ensuring fair remuneration for lawyers handling these cases.
“PPDC has always been committed to ensuring access to justice for all, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized groups. This collaboration with Shelta Panacea allows us to extend our expertise beyond the criminal justice space to civil disputes, ensuring that landlords who may otherwise struggle with prolonged legal battles can access professional legal representation at no cost.” – Lucy Abagi- Chief Executive Officer, PPDC
Our goal is to bridge the legal gap between landlords and tenants in Nigeria. With PPDC’s extensive experience in justice sector interventions, this partnership is a crucial step in ensuring landlords receive the necessary legal support to protect their rights while promoting fair and transparent dispute resolution.
This partnership aligns with PPDC’s broader commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of citizens’ rights, reinforcing its role as a leading advocate for justice sector reforms in Nigeria.
About The Public and Private Development Centre
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-profit organisation committed to improving citizens participation in governance in a way that improves the integrity of public governance processes, fostering transparent and accountable governance. We empower citizens to actively participate in shaping their communities by driving institutional, behavioural, and systemic change.
About Shelta
Shelta is a PropTech Startup that provides guaranteed annual rent for Landlords & flexible (monthly, biannual, quarterly) rent payment for tenants. Shelta takes away the friction between Landlord-Tenant relationships through our rent financing solution. We stand in as pressure absorbers and risk takers for Landlords with our guaranteed rent, property management and free litigation coverage services.
Signed, Nnenna Eze
Communications Manager,
Public and Private Development Centre.