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. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Exploring FM Trends in Africa01:35 Meet the Experts: Sheriff Daramola and Sampson Opare-Agyemang03:13 FM in Ghana: Progress and Challenges04:12 FM in Nigeria: Growth and Opportunities04:46 Comparing FM in West Africa07:43 Client Awareness and Appreciation of FM12:02 Opportunities and Challenges in FM Across Africa14:12 Energy Management and Sustainability in FM17:53 Future of FM in Africa20:46 Final Thoughts and Messages to the Global FM Community22:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org