Lagos-based firm, Max-Migold, has revealed plans to equip the country’s next generation of facility professionals and bridge the skill deficit in the sector.

Nigeria’s facility management sector is expanding by over 15 per cent yearly, driven by the rapid development of commercial real estate, increasing demand for energy efficiency, and the professionalisation of building services.

However, less than 35 per cent of the professionals have received formal training, posing a major challenge for organisations looking to optimise facility operations. The firm pledged to reverse this trend through its Facility Management Master Craft (FMMC) training.

Speaking to journalists on the initiative, the Managing Director of Max-Migold, Paul Erubami, said, FMMC is a transformative career pathway. “Our goal is to produce facility managers who are not only technically competent but are also strategic leaders ready to manage complex assets across Nigeria and Africa.”

According to him, the training, now in its 25th edition, has trained over 700 professionals from organisations in the oil & gas, finance, healthcare, construction and education sectors.

The firm pointed out that participants will receive comprehensive instruction on facility management strategy and planning, health, safety & environmental compliance lifecycle, asset management, energy management & sustainability, smart building technologies and project & vendor management.

Erubami stressed that graduates will also receive a nationally acclaimed ISO-aligned certification from the Max-Migold Training Centre, which is accredited by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) — positioning them for recognition in both local and international markets.