ABEL GANKON DAWAH FNIQS, RQS, FIMS, FMP, RFM, CCAP, CFLT

Abel Gankon Dawah is a seasoned professional with about two decades of demonstrated expertise in the power, energy, and built environment sectors. His extensive skill set encompasses facilities management, project management, quantity surveying, consultancy, contract administration, monitoring and evaluation, negotiation, project estimation, cost engineering, real estate, logistics, and general contracting.
Mr. Dawah’s academic credentials are impressive. He holds a Proficiency Certificate in Management, a Diploma in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Quantity Surveying (2:1) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. Additionally, he earned a Master’s degree in Facilities Management from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Master of Technology in Project Management (MTech) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
His professional affiliations reflect his commitment to excellence and continuous development. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FNIQS) and the Institute of Management Specialist, UK (FIMS). Mr. Dawah is a Registered Quantity Surveyor (RQS), Certified Carbon Assessment Professional (CCAP), Certified Financial Literacy Trainer (CFLT), Registered Facility Manager (RFM), and Facility Management Professional (FMP). His memberships include the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Association of Facility Management Practitioners, Nigeria (AFMPN), Nigerian Institute of Management, and he is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts (CIFIAN).
In his professional career, Mr. Dawah serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jesoda Nigeria Limited, a company specializing in facilities management, construction, logistics, and general contracting. He is also the Lead Partner at Leba Hawad Consult, a consultancy firm dedicated to quantity surveying and project management. Beyond his executive roles, he contributes to academia as a part-time lecturer, sharing his extensive knowledge and practical experience with the next generation of professionals.
Mr. Dawah balances his professional and personal life with dedication, being married and blessed with a wonderful family. His diverse expertise, academic background, and leadership roles make him a distinguished figure in his field, contributing significantly to the sectors he operates in.
He currently serves as the Vice President and Chairman Northern Region of Association of Facilities Management Practitioners, Nigeria (AFMPN).