Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria — mko.balogun@mkobalogun.com
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Sustainable Development Expert · Entrepreneur · Teacher

Building Smarter
Cities & Stronger
Communities

Dr. MKO Balogun is an engineer, ESG, Green Building, sustainable cities, facilities management expert, and serial entrepreneur driving sustainable urban development across Africa and beyond.

"Life is an adventure — what impression you leave makes a lasting mark in the world."

— Dr. MKO Balogun
175,000Social followers
69Awards & honours
4Companies led
30+ yrsIndustry experience

A Legacy of
Leadership & Impact

Born in Ibadan, Dr. Muhammad Kassim Olatunde Balogun holds a B.Eng (Hons), MBA, and PhD (Hons) alongside globally recognised certifications in Facilities Management. He is the Group MD/CEO of GPFI and founder of the DMB Foundation.

His career spans engineering, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community development across Nigeria, Africa, and the global stage.

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What He
Stands For

Facilities ManagementEngineering Smart CitiesReal Estate Urban RenewalLeadership EntrepreneurshipMentorship Community DevelopmentSustainability
"On my honour, I promise to do my best — to help other people at all times with all the resources at my disposal."

His Companies & Initiatives

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GPFI Group

Global Property & Facilities International — a leading integrated real estate and FM firm with operations across 8 African countries.

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DMB Group

The parent group encompassing Dr. Balogun's business interests in real estate, consulting, and investment across Nigeria and Africa.

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CSM

City Smart Management — delivering smart city infrastructure solutions, building management systems, and sustainable urban technologies.

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DMB Consulting

Expert advisory in facilities management, engineering, and sustainable urban development for corporations and government bodies.

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DMB Foundation

Founded 2017 to support women entrepreneurs and youth across Africa through mentorship, scholarships, and community development.

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21st NSE Fellowship Conferment on Engr. MKO Balogun

We rejoice with Eng. MKO Balogun for the conferment as a FELLOW of the Nigerian Society of Engineers presented to him by…

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2018 WINNERS- Facility Management Company CEO of the Year

CATEGORY WINNER Real Estate Agency CEO of the Year CHUDI UBOSI – (UBOSI ELEH + CO.) Real Estate Personality of the Year…

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Experts urge development of artisans’ skills

To reverse the dominance of Nigerian built sector by foreign artisans and craftsmen, experts have canvassed the empowerment of more local artisans…

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