The Industry Newspaper, a leading brand marketing publication in West Africa and organisers of the Industry Summit/Awards, has announced the panel of judges for the sixth edition of the awards in Lagos.
To chair the panel is the renowned broadcast journalist and business editor of TVC News, Mr. Tolulope Ogunjobi. Other members include Raheem Akingbolu, senior correspondent at Thisday Newspaper; Afolabi Idowu, Marketing Correspondent at The Nation; Melvin Udosen, Publisher of Brandessence Magazine; Adedayo Odulaja, Secretary of Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria and Daniel Obi, Media Business Editor, Businessday Newspaper/Chairman BJAN.
In a statement, the organisers of the event stated that the nominees compiled by the editors of The Industry Newspaper was sent to the jury for careful evaluation based on individual’s antecedent and brands innovative approach in 2024.
The Industry Awards, which is categorised into champions, pathfinders, practitioners, future leaders, brands/products and service categories has distinguished award 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 among others.
Speaking on the choice of the judges, the Publisher of The Industry Newspaper and convener of summit/awards, Goddie Ofose, said: “This jury led by Ogunjobi is very motivated to select the best.
“Ogunjobi’s experience and expertise in the industry alongside other members of the jury suggests that they would emphasise the importance of credibility, accuracy, and fairness,” Ofose said.
Ogunjobi’s background and credentials, particularly as Chairman Industry Recognition Awards Committee, suggest that he possesses the necessary credibility to lead a jury effectively.
The award coincides with the 2025 Industry summit themed: “Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in Troubled FMCG’s Space.” This year’s programme is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025 for lecture and Saturday, May 3, 2025 for dinner and awards.
The keynote speaker is Managing Director of Nitro 121 marketing company, Lampe Omoyele, while the special guest of honour is the senior special assistant to Nigerian president on digital media and engagement, O’tega Ogra.
To feature on the panel of discussants are GM, Commercial, UAC Foods, Mr. Ayo Awosika; Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, LAPO Microfinance Bank, Mr. Remi Akanda; Group Media Manager, Tolaram, Mr. Adeola Amosun; Marketing Manager, Grand Oak Limited, Mr. Gbemileke Lawal and Brand Manager- Big Bull Rice, TGI Group, Ms. Oluseun Mudashiru.
Others are Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), N.N. Fems Group, Mrs. Roseline Abaraonye and Head, Digital, Media & Insights (Digital Transformation), Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Mrs. Ifeoluwa Esther Obafemi, while Assistant Brand Manager, Indomie, Ms. Gift Uche-Ewule, will moderate the session.
