The event will be held on Thursday, 7th September, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.

The event will feature a panel of seasoned speakers from leading organizations in the facility management industry, namely, Mr. Segun Adebayo, the Immediate Past President, IFMA Lagos, Nigeria Chapter; Professor Modupe Omirin, Dean of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos; Engr. Silas Ofoegbu, Member Faculty, IFMA Nigeria Lagos Chapter and ESV Stephen Ola Jagun, the first African Fellow of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

The speakers will discuss the latest trends and technologies in sustainable facility management, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

“We are excited to co-host this event with Big 5 Construct Nigeria,” said ESV Lekan Akinwumi, President of the IFMA Nigeria Lagos Chapter. “This event is important for professionals within the built industry. They will be exposed to how to optimally maintain in an efficient, safe, and sustainable manner so that they may assist to improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of businesses and organizations. The event is a great opportunity to learn about the latest sustainable facility management trends and to network with other industry professionals.”

In the past, IFMA Nigeria Lagos Chapter has collaborated with various institutions in championing notable causes within the built environment; some of these are, the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB); Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC); Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) and the University of Lagos.

Facts about IFMA Nigeria Chapter

IFMA Nigeria is an affiliate of IFMA Worldwide where membership is open to people actively engaged in the application practice, teaching, and researching of facilities management principles and techniques for the built environment.

The Association is involved in training, lectures, facility tours, interactive seminars, education, and research. All these are aimed at equipping relevant officers with current skills, knowledge and increasing effective practice of facility management in both the private and public sectors.

What you should know about Big 5 Construct Nigeria

Big 5 Construct Nigeria is Nigeria’s largest construction event bringing together local and international companies to showcase products & services, innovation, expertise and knowledge to the Nigerian construction industry.

The three-day event offers visitors an opportunity to connect with 8,000 industry professionals and find the right products & solutions from over 140 international and local exhibitors as well as earn free CPD points through a curated talks programme.

Key Highlights:

• Nigeria is the number one construction and infrastructure market in West Africa 
• The Nigerian government has allocated $123.1 billion for critical infrastructure projects between 2021 and 2025 
• The Big 5 Construct Nigeria is the country’s largest gathering for the construction and infrastructure community, expecting exhibits from over 130 international and local construction products, services and technology companies

Following the disruptions forced on the construction industry in recent years due to the pandemic, latest forecasts predict industry growth of 5.7% in 2022, and suggest that construction activity in Nigeria will surpass pre-Covid levels by 2023.

This growth is supported by the Nigerian government’s investment in infrastructure and housing development projects, with $123.1 billion allocated for critical infrastructure projects between 2021 and 2025.

“Launched in 2019, The Big 5 Construct Nigeria is now earmarked as the yearly gathering of construction professionals to engage both with the local and international community, as a place to source, learn and develop new skills. By bringing together experts and suppliers from around the world to engage with the local construction community, the event plays a direct role to support the needs of the country’s infrastructure and housing development projects,” says Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President, dmg events. 

From building materials and tools, interiors and finishes, to solar and urban design landscaping, the products and services on show will cover the full construction cycle from inception to completion, from leading companies such as Forero Nigeria Limited, Sana Group and Kohler. In addition, for the first time, the expo will also showcase four new international pavilions from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait.

Gold sponsor of the event is CDK Integrated Industries, local manufacturer of premium quality sanitary ware, as well as ceramic and porcelain tiles. The company’s outlook for the future of Nigeria’s construction industry is extremely positive.

“As a result of to the Federation Government’s import policies, as well as dollar rationing and the impact of Covid on export, logistics and production costs, CDK has experienced considerable growth of over 65% in the last two years,” says CDK Brand and Marketing Manager, Abimbola Onagbade.  

Over and above the wealth of products and services on show from local and international exhibitors, visitors to the 3-day in-person event will have the opportunity to learn valuable industry insights when they attend a series of CPD-certified talks, featuring keynotes and panel discussions led by notable industry experts that address the challenges of construction and explore the key components for practical growth and prosperity.

The 3-day Industry Talks programme will focus on three core themes of technology, project management and architecture, and will include discussions on the trends and opportunities driving the ongoing digital transformation across Nigeria, as well as green architecture and project cost control budgeting. In addition, several masterclasses will be offered by the Chartered Institute of Building, such as sustainable project management implementation, the redesign of streets in African cities and tips to building sustainability credibility. 

“The Big 5 Construct Nigeria continues to propel change and is a must-attend event for buyers and brands across Sub Saharan Africa who are looking to be inspired by other trend-setters and innovators within the industry,” concludes Greenish.

The Big 5 Construct Nigeria will take place at the Landmark Centre in Lagos from 27-29 September 2022, from 10:00 – 17:00 daily and is free to attend for all industry professionals.