Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria — mko.balogun@mkobalogun.com
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Work & Ventures

Four Pillars of
Enterprise & Impact

From a leading real estate and facilities management group with operations across 8 African countries, to a philanthropic foundation shaping the next generation — Dr. MKO Balogun's work spans business, consulting, and community across Africa and beyond.

GPFI Group DMB Group CSM DMB Consulting DMB Foundation Global PFI
Venture 01

GPFI Group

Global Property & Facilities International Limited (GPFI) is one of Nigeria's foremost integrated real estate services firms, specialising in facilities management, property development, and urban infrastructure solutions.

Under the leadership of Dr. MKO Balogun as Group MD/CEO, GPFI has grown from a local Nigerian company to one with operations across 8 African countries — making it a benchmark organisation for facilities management excellence across the continent. Dr. Balogun also serves as a board member of Premier Paints Plc and Chairman of its Strategy Committee.

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Countries of Operation
Nigeria (HQ)
Ghana
South Africa
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
Cameroon
GPFI by the Numbers

Real Impact,
Real Scale

$2.3MRevenue (2017)
0.8M m²Sq. metres managed
8African countries
242Global workforce
15+Years operating
6Service divisions
Integrated Facilities Management
End-to-end FM solutions for commercial, residential and industrial properties across Africa.
Real Estate Development & Advisory
Strategic property development, valuation, and investment advisory services.
Smart Building & Urban Infrastructure
Technology-driven solutions for sustainable cities and smart built environments.
Energy Management & Sustainability
Building energy management systems (BEMs/BMS), lifecycle costing, and green building compliance.
Project Management
Full project lifecycle delivery — from feasibility through to commissioning and handover.
Venture 02

DMB Group

DMB Group is the parent company encompassing Dr. MKO Balogun's diverse business interests across real estate, consulting, investment, and urban development. The Group provides strategic oversight, shared services, and governance across all DMB entities operating in Nigeria and across Africa.

Through its portfolio of companies, DMB Group serves as the umbrella under which Dr. Balogun's vision for sustainable, smart African cities is systematically pursued — combining enterprise with impact.

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Group Portfolio

Companies Under
the DMB Umbrella

GPFI Group — Integrated real estate and facilities management, 8 African countries.
CSM — City Smart Management, smart building and urban infrastructure solutions.
DMB Consulting — Advisory services in FM, engineering, and sustainable development.
DMB Foundation — Philanthropic arm supporting youth, women entrepreneurs, and communities across Africa.
Global PFI — International platform for cross-border FM knowledge and advisory.
Venture 03

CSM

City Smart Management (CSM) is Dr. Balogun's dedicated smart city and technology venture — delivering intelligent building management systems, smart urban infrastructure, and technology-driven facility solutions to cities, estates, and commercial developments across Africa.

CSM bridges the gap between the built environment and digital technology — bringing world-class smart city capabilities to the African context, aligned with Dr. Balogun's long-standing focus on Sustainable Smart Cities and Urban Renewal.

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What CSM Delivers

Smart Solutions
for African Cities

Building Management Systems (BMS/BEMs)
Intelligent monitoring and control of building energy, environment, and infrastructure.
Smart City Infrastructure
Technology frameworks for connected, data-driven urban environments across Africa.
Energy Management Technology
Smart metering, energy analytics, and automated efficiency systems for commercial buildings.
Digital FM Platforms
Technology-driven facilities management tools, CAFM systems, and predictive maintenance solutions.
Venture 04

DMB Consulting

DMB Consulting is Dr. Balogun's specialist advisory practice, providing expert guidance in facilities management, engineering strategy, and sustainable urban development to corporations, institutions, and government bodies across Nigeria and Africa.

The firm draws directly on Dr. Balogun's decades of hands-on engineering and executive leadership — from managing assembly plants for General Motors and UBA Plc, to building GPFI into an 8-country operation.

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01
Assess & Diagnose
Deep-dive audit of your facilities, infrastructure, or organisational structure to identify gaps and opportunities.
02
Strategise & Design
Bespoke roadmap and implementation strategy aligned to your goals, budget, and timeline.
03
Implement & Optimise
Hands-on support through execution, with ongoing performance monitoring and optimisation.
Areas of Expertise
Facilities Management
Strategy, operations, and standards for complex built environments.
Smart Cities & Urban Planning
Technology-forward frameworks for sustainable urban environments.
Property Development
End-to-end advisory for real estate projects from concept to completion.
Energy Management
BEMs, lifecycle costing (LCC), sustainability frameworks, and green building compliance.
Leadership & Mentorship
Executive coaching, board advisory, and institutional capacity building.
Engineering Advisory
Technical guidance for infrastructure, building systems, and safety compliance.
Venture 05

DMB Foundation

Vision: Empowering and developing the people.

Mission: To enable positive social impact in our society.

Founded on July 5, 2017 — the birthday of Dr. MKO Balogun — the Foundation was created to support women entrepreneurs, the girl child, and indigent students across Africa. It provides scholarships, mentorship, family support, and community infrastructure development.

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2017Year founded
50+Scholarships target per year
20+Families supported per year
5Startups mentored per year
12+African countries reached
5Board of trustees members
Our Aims

What We Stand For

Support the Needy
A source of support for indigent students, families, homes, and individuals — no matter what.
Enable Enterprise
Mentor and support entrepreneurs and start-ups in their critical first years of operation.
Empower Youth
Mentoring, guidance, and enrolment in technical and non-technical training and development programmes.
Girl Child Education
Education, development, and protection of the girl child — including support for female prison inmates.
Our Objectives

Measurable Goals

01
Support 20 families yearly through accommodation, business set-up, and assistance.
02
Grant 50 scholarships yearly up to university level — covering tuition, upkeep, books, hostel, and a laptop with internet.
03
Mentor 5 start-ups to success yearly across Africa.
04
Support 5 youth organisations yearly through projects and skills development.
05
Enrol 20 people in training schemes per year — technical and non-technical.
06
Support 3 girl-child education, empowerment, and protection initiatives annually.
07
Support 3–5 families every year through the Family Support Initiative.
Full Scholarship Package

What Scholars Receive

Full Tuition
Hostel & Housing
Laptop with Internet
Books & Handouts
Upkeep Allowance
Personal Mentorship
Foundation Programmes

Who We Support

Africa Mentees Initiative

Connecting young Africans with experienced business leaders, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Mentees receive direct guidance, career development support, and access to Dr. Balogun's professional network across the continent.

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Scholarship Programme

Full scholarships from senior secondary to university, polytechnic, and open university level. Scholars receive tuition, upkeep, books, hostel, laptop with internet, and dedicated mentorship. Real current beneficiaries include students at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and secondary schools across Lagos and Ibadan.

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Women Entrepreneurs Initiative

Supporting women-led businesses with funding pathways, business education, mentorship networks, and community support structures. Also includes targeted support for girl child education and female prison inmate rehabilitation.

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Start-up Mentoring Initiative

Supporting start-ups in their critical first 3 years. Current mentees include an agribusiness (fish and snail farming) in Akwa Ibom and an online student platform in Tanzania — connecting African entrepreneurs to Dr. Balogun's expertise and networks.

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Community Infrastructure Projects

Long-term partnerships with children's homes and schools. At Arrow of God Children's Home, Ajah: fully equipped 8-computer library with inverter, cooking equipment, classroom upgrades with whiteboards, and annual university scholarships. Also supporting Gbagada Junior Science School.

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Family Support Initiative

Direct support for vulnerable families — covering accommodation and house rent, business set-up and employment for breadwinners, and other forms of assistance. Active cases currently include widowed mothers and large families with multiple children in school.

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Governance

Board of Trustees

Venture 06

Global PFI

Global PFI is an international platform extending Dr. Balogun's facilities management expertise beyond Nigeria — connecting African professionals and institutions with global standards, networks, and best practices in property and facilities management.

The platform serves as a gateway for cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and international project advisory in the built environment sector.

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What Global PFI Offers

International Reach,
African Expertise

International FM advisory and consultancy services for cross-border projects across Africa and the diaspora.
Knowledge sharing platform connecting African FM professionals with global industry standards — including IFMA, BIFM, and MEFMA networks.
Partnerships with international bodies for capacity building and professional development in Africa, including the ISO Standards Global FM Industry Committee.
Research, publications, and thought leadership on sustainable infrastructure and smart city development in emerging markets.
Pan-African marketing and direct investment standards through Dr. Balogun's role as President of the African Direct Marketing Standards Board (2018–2020).

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