IFMA Nigeria Inaugurates Oyo State Branch to Drive Facility Management Excellence and Global Partnerships
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter has officially expanded its reach with the inauguration of the Oyo State Branch, marking a significant milestone in the development of facility management practice and professional growth in Nigeria’s South-West region. The ceremony, which also served as the Chapter’s first strategic meeting for 2026, was recently held at the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Secretariat in Akobo, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
Attending the inauguration were members of the IFMA National Executive Council, industry professionals, and stakeholders aligned with IFMA’s mission to professionalise the built environment across Nigeria. The organisation aims to transition the industry from traditional maintenance to strategic asset management and to promote a high standard of professional practice.
Presiding over the event, the President of IFMA Nigeria Chapter, Engr. Sheriff Daramola, expressed his delight at the successful inauguration of the Oyo Branch. He commended members for their dedication to the growth of facility management in Nigeria. He highlighted IFMA’s global heritage, noting that the association supports over 25,000 members in more than 140 countries worldwide. He emphasised IFMA’s strong global network — the world’s largest and most recognised association for facility management professionals, headquartered in the United States, with a growing influence across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
“IFMA members have taken positions of authority across federal, state, and private institutions, IFMA Nigeria is positioned to ensure our professionals are the first choice for global investors entering the Nigerian market,” Daramola stated.
Corroborating the President’s remarks, the Legal Adviser of IFMA, Barr. Sola Fatoki, said, ‘since 1997 when IFMA Nigeria has been established, the association has equipped facility management professionals with integrated knowledge spanning human behaviour, infrastructure, and the built environment. He encouraged engineers, architects, surveyors, ICT specialists, technology innovators, data analysts, and allied professionals to see IFMA as their professional home, and outlined the functions and responsibilities of the Branch Executive Committees.’
Additionally, IFMA continues to make significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic and professional landscape through ongoing capacity-building initiatives. The association has trained over 3,000 members nationwide and maintains a pipeline of globally certified professionals holding FMP, CFM, SFP, and EoFM credentials.
In its commitment to youth empowerment, IFMA recently partnered with the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) to deploy 40 technical and vocational graduates for intensive mentorship and digital skills training, positioning them for improved employability and long-term career growth in collaboration with IFMA’s corporate members and its digital partner, VENCO.
IFMA remains dedicated to academic advocacy and future-proof education, aiming to strengthen and modernise Facilities Management curricula to meet 21st-century demands.
The newly established Oyo Branch will be led by a dedicated committee tasked with domesticating global FM standards within the Pacesetter State. The Branch’s Executive Committee comprises ESV. Adejumo Olusola Babatunde as Coordinator, Engr. Ajiboye Olusola Akeem as Secretary, and Mrs. Adeniran Olaide as Treasurer.
ESV Adejumo expressed gratitude to the national council for the opportunity to serve and pledged to ensure the success of the branch, focusing on unity and the professional advancement of stakeholders within the region.