The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter is set to host the IFMA Global Africa Conference 2025, taking place from August 19 to 20, 2025, at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos.
This landmark event will bring together facility management professionals, business leaders, policymakers, thought leaders, and innovators from across Africa and beyond for two energizing days of learning, networking, and strategic collaboration.
The conference is positioned to shape the future of the built environment across the continent.
Hosted under the theme “Enabling Sustainable Facility Management Practice in Africa,” the multidisciplinary gathering will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, technical workshops, and interactive sessions designed to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in facility and asset management.
Speaking on the upcoming conference, Engr. Sheriff Daramola, President of IFMA Nigeria Chapter, stated, “Hosting the IFMA Global Africa Conference in Lagos underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in the facility management space and its potential to set benchmarks for the African continent.
This conference is not just about professional development—it’s about building resilient, sustainable, and world-class environments for businesses and communities.”
He added, “The conference will be a platform for bold ideas and practical solutions that can redefine facility management across Africa. We’re bringing together the best minds and the most committed professionals to collaborate for a sustainable future.”
Participants will also benefit from an exhibition of cutting-edge FM technologies and solutions, offering hands-on experiences with tools that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in managed facilities.
Keynote and Featured Speakers include: Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, CON, Former Federal Minister of Works and Housing, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Michael Geary, IFMA Worldwide President/CEO; Christa Dodoo the IFMA Global Chair; Lara Paemen, Managing Director, IFMA EMEA; Sampson Opare-Agyemang, President, IFMA Ghana Chapter; Sherif Khaled of Africa FM; Thulasizwe Hadebe and Lydia Raphudufudu from University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Additional Speakers are Adenike Adekanbi, General Manager, Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, Circular Economy Advisor to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Segun Adebayo, CEO, Pillars & Frames Limited and Top Global IFMA Influencer; Dr. (Arc.) David Adio-Moses and Dr. John, Iniobong Beauty from the University of Lagos; Alfred Nkurikiyimfura – USA Embassy, Kigali and Stephen Dagit, Prof Matt Tucker, IFMA Director of Research, Prof. Chioma Okoro, a Researcher and Editor in Facility Management Profession, Dr. John and Dr. Darlington Agholor of Pan-Atlantic University, amongst others.
The #IFMAGlobalAfricaConference 2025 is more than an event—it’s a movement shaping the future of facility management practices across Africa. Attendees will connect with thought leaders, learn from real-world case studies, expand their professional networks, and be part of the continent’s FM transformation.
The conference is open to facility management professionals, real estate developers, architects, engineers, corporate leaders, government agencies, and students eager to advance their knowledge and impact in the FM industry.
