Lagos, Nigeria — A distinguished jury of six has been appointed for the upcoming sixth installment of the prestigious Industry Summit/Awards, according to an announcement by The Industry Newspaper, which also hosts the event. The ceremony, integral to the brand marketing community in West Africa, will be chaired by Tolulope Ogunjobi, a noted broadcast journalist and business editor at TVC News.
Joining Ogunjobi on the jury are Daniel Obi, Media Business Editor at BusinessDay and chairman of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN); Raheem Akingbolu, senior correspondent at ThisDay Newspaper; Afolabi Idowu, marketing correspondent at The Nation; Melvin Udosen, publisher of BrandEssence Magazine; and Adedayo Odulaja, BJAN secretary. Their collective expertise promises a comprehensive assessment of this year’s submissions.
The awards are set to coincide with a summit under the theme “Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in Troubled FMCG’s Space,” reflecting pressing issues in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. The event is slated for the first weekend of May 2025, with a lecture on Friday, May 2, and the awards ceremony the following evening.
Lampe Omoyele, managing director of Nitro 121 marketing company, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. O’tega Ogra, senior special assistant to the president on digital media and engagement, is expected to attend as a special guest of honor.
Godding Ofose, the convener of the event and publisher of The Industry Newspaper, expressed confidence in the jury’s ability to judiciously select deserving winners. A shortlist of nominees was prepared by editors at the newspaper and was based on the merits of the candidates’ performances and innovative approaches in 2024.
Ofose praised Ogunjobi’s leadership and professional acumen, noting that his and the panel’s wealth of experience in the industry would ensure a focus on credibility, accuracy, and fairness throughout the selection process.
The awards encompass various categories including Champions, Pathfinders, Practitioners, Future Leaders, and various specific recognitions such as Governor of the Year, CEO of the Year, Doyen of Advertising in Africa, Most Effective Public Communication, Business Personality, Green Energy Champion, Young Advertising Person in Africa, and Women in Advertising.
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