Engr. Sheriff Daramola has been elected the 15th President of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter. This announcement was made at the association’s Annual General Meeting held on December 10, 2024.
In his acceptance speech, Engr. Daramola expressed gratitude and a renewed commitment to advancing facility management (FM) in Nigeria. He emphasized, “Today marks a milestone for the continuous growth of FM in Nigeria, with a focus on contributing to the nation’s GDP, empowering our members, and driving the profession forward”. He pledged to prioritize advocacy, education, training, and skills development, aligned with IFMA’s 11 career-based competencies. He challenged facility management professionals to take the lead in fostering sustainability goals and contribute to reduction in carbon footprints and minimizing wastages in service delivery.
Engr. Daramola outlined an ambitious agenda for his tenure, including fostering collaborations, promoting FM curricula, enhancing mentorship programmes, and hosting the prestigious IFMA Global Africa event. With a keen focus on integrating smart technologies and innovative practices, he aims to position Nigeria as a leader in global FM standards.
A seasoned engineer and FM professional with over 30 years of experience, Engr. Daramola is currently a director of Specific Tools & Techniques Ltd, a facility management and engineering firm in West and East Africa. He has a remarkable track record in infrastructure maintenance, project management, and integrated facility solutions. His career highlights include leadership roles at Stallion Property and Development Company Limited (NNPC subsidiary), Amalgamated Estate Limited, and Family Health International, an organization dedicated to improving lives.
Engr. Daramola is an active member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and the Institute of Directors. He has held key positions within IFMA, including Vice President, Chairman of the Training Faculty, General Secretary and the Lead Coordinator for external conferences and exhibitions.
An alumnus of Mechanical/Production Engineering from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Lagos State University, Ojo. He has further honed his expertise through the Owners Managers Programme at Lagos Business School, Strathmore University, Kenya and International training in facility management.
He actively contributes to community service through the Magodo GRA Phase II Residents Association (MRA), where he is the current Chairman of the estate.
Other elected members in steering the affairs of the association with Engr. Sheriff Daramola are: Hakeem Olaonipekun as Vice President; Chinedu Nwachukwu as General Secretary; Blessing Ogunleye as Assistant General Secretary; Adetoun Otepola as Treasurer and Shuaibat Shuaib as Publicity Secretary.
