Industry Awards Unveils Ogunjobi, Others as Jury Members
The Industry Newspaper, a prominent brand marketing publication in West Africa and the organizer of the Industry Summit/Awards, has unveiled the jury panel for the sixth edition of the highly anticipated awards in Lagos.
Leading the jury is esteemed broadcast journalist and TVC News business editor, Mr. Tolulope Ogunjobi. He will be joined by notable industry figures, including Raheem Akingbolu, senior correspondent at Thisday Newspaper; Afolabi Idowu, marketing correspondent at The Nation; Melvin Udosen, publisher of Brandessence Magazine; Adedayo Odulaja, secretary of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria; and Daniel Obi, media business editor at Businessday Newspaper and chairman of BJAN.
In a statement released to the media, the event organizers indicated that the nominees’ shortlist, compiled by the editors of The Industry Newspaper, will be evaluated by the jury based on individual accomplishments and the innovative approaches of brands in 2024.
The Industry Awards recognize excellence across various categories, including Champions, Pathfinders, Practitioners, Future Leaders, Brands/Products, and Services. Notable awards include 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.
Goddie Ofose, publisher of The Industry Newspaper and convener of the Industry Summit/Awards, praised Tolulope Ogunjobi’s credibility as the jury chair. “This jury, led by Mr. Ogunjobi, is highly motivated to select deserving winners,” he stated. “His extensive experience and expertise, along with the other jury members, will ensure that the key principles of credibility, accuracy, and fairness are upheld.”
Ogunjobi’s robust background, including his role as Chairman of the Industry Recognition Awards Committee, positions him as a fitting leader for the jury.
The awards will coincide with the 2025 Industry Summit, themed “Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in Troubled FMCG’s Space.” Scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, for lectures and Saturday, May 3, 2025, for dinner and awards, the event will feature keynote speaker Lampe Omoyele, managing director of Nitro 121 marketing company, and special guest of honor O’tega Ogra, senior special assistant to the Nigerian president on digital media and engagement.
Panel discussions will include industry leaders such as Ayo Awosika, GM of Commercial at UAC Foods; Remi Akanda, Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications at LAPO Microfinance Bank; Adeola Amosun, Group Media Manager at Tolaram; Gbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager at Grand Oak Limited; and Oluseun Mudashiru, Brand Manager at Big Bull Rice, TGI Group. The session will be moderated by Gift Uche-Ewule, Assistant Brand Manager at Indomie.