…announces Nigeria as host of the 2025 IFMA Global Africa conference
Lara Paemen, Managing Director of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), recently visited the IFMA Nigeria Chapter Secretariat in Lagos. She was warmly received by the President, ESV Olalekan Akinwumi, Council members and workforce.
During the visit, Ms. Paemen announced that Nigeria will host the 2025 IFMA Global Africa Conference, underscoring the country’s growing importance in the international facility management landscape.
Ms. Paemen announced that Nigeria will host the 2025 IFMA Global Africa Conference. This prestigious event will bring together industry leaders from across the continent.
In addition, she unveiled an initiative aimed at encouraging student participation in the World Work Place (WWP) event, extending the program to three African students, one from Nigeria and two from other African nations. These students will receive complimentary access to WWP and accommodation. The visit marked a pivotal moment for collaboration and strategic discussions.
In his response, President, ESV Olalekan Akinwumi expressed gratitude for Paemen’s visionary leadership as the Managing Director of IFMA EMEA and sought more support from the global body in Houston, United States of America.
The Immediate Past President, Mr. Segun Adebayo, highlighted the Nigeria Chapter’s achievements over its 27 years. He made it known that IFMA Nigeria’s established presence through the Chapter’s collaborative efforts has brought value to the country through various events promoting the organization, and building relationships with both the corporate and public sectors, thereby increasing membership.
In 2023, the Chapter co-hosted an event on “Delivering Effective and Sustainable FM in the Built Environment” at Nigeria’s largest construction industry event, Big 5 Construct Nigeria. The Chapter has collaborated with various institutions including the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board, Lagos State Safety Commission, and the University of Lagos, to champion notable causes within the built environment.
