Requirements
Student Member
A Student Member shall be a person who is undertaking an approved facility management course of training, or in related fields to facility management such as engineering, environmental sciences or allied disciplines as deemed suitable by the Association, leading to a degree in an institution recognized by the Association for training registered facility managers.
Affiliate Member
A person seeking admission to Affiliate Membership shall possess an academic qualification acceptable to the Association in related fields to facility management such as engineering, environmental sciences or allied discipline as deemed suitable by the Association. Post-qualification practical experience shall not be a requirement for entry into this class.
Registered Facility Manager
A person seeking admission to the Registered Facility Manager membership category must meet any of the following requirements and pass a comprehensive assessment to be administered by the Association after paying the prescribed designation fee:
An undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Facility Management from a recognizedinstitution in Nigeria or overseas.
A Facility Management professional certification or credential from any of the affiliated FM organizations such as the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Institute of Workplace and Facility Management (IWFM) or Professional Facility Management Institute (ProFMI) etc.
Practical experience in facility management of over five (5) years standing.
Fellow
Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria below can apply or be referred for admission into the Fellowship cadre after paying the prescribed processing fees:
- All candidates must have been Registered Facility Managers RFM for at least Ten (10) years.
- Must have attended at least five (5) AGMs and actively participated in the Association’s activities.
- Must have written and presented at least four (4) technical/ management papers at the Association’s conferences or other local and international FM conferences and publications.
- Must have worked on some outstanding projects (that stand out from the ordinary).
- Attended or taught yearly facility management courses or workshops.
- Financial status must be consistent. There must be evidence of consistency in the payment of dues in the last five (5) years before application.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience held and their contribution and impact in the broader industry based on the following:
- Scene setting: Explain key strategic and influential responsibilities and accountability within a recent position.
- Strategy: Illustrate your strategic influence within an organization, including examples of projects or strategies that have impacted on the financial performance, efficiencies, and customer experience.
- Leadership: Highlight how you have effectively led a team or significant initiative to achieve business success.
- Change management: Describe a significant and successful change management program that you have led.
- Business continuity, and compliance: Provide demonstrable examples of how you have developed or impacted on an effective risk strategy; policies and protocols tomaintain compliance with legislative, statutory, and regulatory obligations in line with best practice.
- Contribution and impact: Reflect on your contribution to the profession or broader built environment, either through an organization or in a voluntary capacity. Identify how you will continue to contribute to the Institute or profession in a promotional or ambassadorial role.
Benefits
Student and Affiliate Members
- Networking opportunities during conferences and events.
- Access to periodicals, research, and industry survey reports.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Coaching and mentorship opportunities.
- Training, conferences, and seminars at discounted rates.
Registered Facility Managers and Fellows
- Networking opportunities during conferences and events.
- Access to periodicals, research, and industry survey reports.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Coaching and mentorship opportunities.
- Training, conferences, and seminars at discounted rates.
- Enhanced experience and professional skills through training and development programs.
- Global Network of professional Facility Managers.
- Acknowledgements at Association’s events and conferences.
- Listing on Registered Members’ directory.
- Eligible to be voted into leadership positions of the Association.
Join Our Individual Membership
- Click the button bellow to fill out and submit your information
- Pay a membership fee to the Association as applicable to your membership category
- Email the Association at accounts@afmpn.org with your proof of payment.
The association’s bank account details
Bank Name: Zenith Bank
Account Number: 1015697670
Account Name: ASSOCIATION OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PRACTIONERS NIGERIA
