The Rising FM Market in Africa: Opportunities for Growth and Investment

What does the future of facility management look like in Africa?

In this episode, Lara Paemen, Managing Director of IFMA EMEA, sits down with Sheriff Daramola, President of the IFMA Nigeria chapter, and Sampson Opare-Agyemang, President of the IFMA Ghana chapter. Together, they explore how FM is evolving across West Africa, from growing professional awareness and skills development to pressing challenges around energy, sustainability and infrastructure. The conversation highlights why Africa represents a major opportunity for FM professionals, organizations and investors alike.

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 Introduction

• 00:52 Exploring FM Trends in Africa

• 01:35 Meet the Experts: Sheriff Daramola and Sampson Opare-Agyemang

• 03:13 FM in Ghana: Progress and Challenges

• 04:12 FM in Nigeria: Growth and Opportunities

• 04:46 Comparing FM in West Africa

• 07:43 Client Awareness and Appreciation of FM

• 12:02 Opportunities and Challenges in FM Across Africa

• 14:12 Energy Management and Sustainability in FM

• 17:53 Future of FM in Africa

• 20:46 Final Thoughts and Messages to the Global FM Community

• 22:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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