Expert Advocates Curriculum Overhaul For Facility Managers

The former President of the Association of Facilities Management Practitioners Nigeria, and CEO of Max-Migold Ltd, Paul Erubami, has stressed the urgency for the nation’s educational institutions to update curricula for facility management practitioners to bridge the skill gaps in the rapidly evolving industry.

He revealed that the most critical skills gaps within the facility management workforce in Nigeria include technical expertise in modern building systems, sustainability practices, and regulatory compliance.

Erubami underscored the challenges faced by facility management practitioners in Nigeria, which include a shortage of technical expertise, inadequate funding, and inconsistent regulatory enforcement.

Erubami gave the assertion in Lagos while briefing journalists on the challenges of facility management sector even as he disclosed that incorporating courses on emerging technologies on sustainability, and compliance will ensure that graduates are well-equipped to meet industry demands.

He remarked that in a significant step towards enhancing capacity building and professional development in Nigeria’s facility management sector, Max-Migold Ltd has unveiled the Facility Management Master Craft (FMMC) Diploma.

He affirmed that the programme was tailored to provide specialised training for aspiring and practising facility managers, aiming to bridge the skills gap in the dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

He asserted that the programme’s mission was to equip participants with comprehensive industry knowledge and practical tools, just as the FMMC Diploma is designed as an interactive learning and professional training initiative.

“The program ensures participants acquire the necessary skills and certifications to secure excellent facility management jobs and contracts,” Erubami stated.

He noted that the programme promises to advance the careers of its participants. “Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge of the profession, earn a nationally recognized certification from Max-Migold Training Centre (accredited by the Oil and Gas Training Association of Nigeria, OGTAN), and access various other professional benefits,” he explained.

“The most critical skills gaps within the workforce include technical expertise in modern building systems, sustainability practices, and regulatory compliance,” he said.

He, however, stressed the importance of practical learning through internships and partnerships with industry stakeholders. “Collaboration between industry and academia is essential to align educational programs with the evolving needs of the sector,” he added.