A leading facilities management company in Nigeria, Bloom PFM, has raised the alarm on the danger in the unregulated and undocumented domestic and artisan workforce in the country.
The firm known for delivering integrated, technology-enabled facility services, is offering a proactive solution and urging companies, executives and even private households to stop hiring individuals directly and instead use verified, managed service providers.
A sustainability advocate and strategic leader at Bloom PFM, David Korede, said, “As Lagos and other Nigerian cities continue to swell with new residents from within and outside the country, a silent threat grows – unregulated and undocumented domestic and artisan workforce. From under-bridge evictions by the Lagos State Environmental Task Force to increasing reports of theft, impersonation and even sabotage, the call for structured engagement of service providers has never been more urgent.
“Artisans today could be the risk tomorrow. Whether it’s plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians or general repairmen, the lack of proper identity verification, training, and documentation makes direct artisan engagement a gamble.
“We have seen too many cases where a so-called electrician disappears after damaging property or where a painter is later linked to criminal syndicates.
“This is not just about comfort anymore; it’s about security, systems and sanity.”
The firm is championing a systemic shift – to formalise the artisan economy and domestic staffing through reliable systems and professional oversight.
