By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The handing over of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Banker’s Committee has excited the International Facility Management Association, Nigeria Chapter.
The group, in a statement, described the move as lauded and a step in the right direction because it will benefit the country.
In view of this, the acting President of the association, Mr Segun Adebayo, said IFMA Nigeria is willing to offer free professional services as its support towards the success of the project.
According to him, this will guarantee the sustainability and positive impact on the economy through job creation and other associated value creation for the artisan and technicians.
Recall that on Sunday, July 12, 2020, the federal government, through the Ministry of Information and Culture, formally handed over the national monument to the CBN and the commercial banks in the country for upgrade.
While commending all parties, including Lagos State government, Mr Adebayo urged the handlers of the project to activate the Sustainability Road Map through the proactive engagement of professional facility management process as they commence the revamping of the national monument.
He also said this should also be extended to other national facilities like the National Museum and National Stadium amongst others that are not been put into optimal use.
According to him, one of the challenges with the effective operation of National Theatre was lack of professional management of the facility.
“I urge the driver of the project to begin with the end in mind by engaging professional facility management practitioner as part of the team of the consultants on the project,” he said.
“In fact, IFMA, Nigeria Chapter is not only willing but equally ready to offer free professional services as our support towards the success of the project.
“This will guarantee the sustainability and positive impact on the economy through job creation and other associated value creation for the artisan and technicians,” he summited.
Earlier in the year, the association celebrated the World Facility Management Day, drawing attention to the significant contribution that FM makes to the global economy.
This contribution of the FM Professionals impacts positively on the health, safety, productivity and well-being of everyone who utilises the built environment.
Facility Managers create, operate and maintain conducive environments where people work, recreate and also reside across the world.
