Better places.
Stronger institutions.
Lasting impact.
Engineer, facilities management leader, entrepreneur and teacher. Dr. Balogun brings practical experience to the future of Africa's built environment and invests in the people who will shape it.
"Life is an adventure, what impression you leave makes a lasting mark in the world."
Dr. MKO BalogunA 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.
Full Biography →
What He Stands For
"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
Global Property & Facilities International, a leading integrated real estate and FM firm with operations across 19 countries.
Explore GPFI →The parent group encompassing Dr. Balogun's business interests in real estate and investment, including DMB Consulting, its advisory business in facilities management, engineering and sustainable development.
Learn more →Founded 2017 to support women entrepreneurs and youth across Africa through mentorship, scholarships, and community development.
Foundation work →Selected Articles & Insights
We rejoice with Eng. MKO Balogun for the conferment as a FELLOW of the Nigerian Society of Engineers presented to him by…
NewsTo reverse the dominance of Nigerian built sector by foreign artisans and craftsmen, experts have canvassed the empowerment of more local artisans…
publicationsPopularly known as MKO Balogun, his name in full is Muhammad Kassim Olatunde BALOGUN. Dr. MKO Balogun is currently the group MD/CEO…