NIMN Ikeja to Unpack AI, Data Ecosystems, and Customer Experience at 2026 Public Lecture

By Azeez Disu

The National Institute of Marketing in Nigeria (NIMN) Ikeja Chapter has officially announced its Annual Public Lecture 2026, centered on the theme “The New Marketing Blueprint”. The event is scheduled for 14 October 2026 at 9:00 AM at the LCCI Conference & Exhibition Center, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

Designed as a vital gathering for all marketing professionals, the public lecture provides an interactive platform to explore the evolving commercial landscape. Key focus areas for this year’s session include using AI to drive marketing growth, harnessing data ecosystems for better decisions, creating exceptional customer experiences, and building purpose-driven brands.

Renowned marketing leader Mr. Lampe Omoyele, Managing Director/CEO of Nitro 121 Limited and Partner at The Lucent Consulting Company, will deliver the keynote address. With over 30 years of professional experience managing global and regional brands across sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Omoyele brings a wealth of commercial leadership experience. He is a Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing in Nigeria (NIMN), a member of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), and an adjunct faculty member at Pan-Atlantic University and Orange Academy. His previous executive roles include Managing Director of Nielsen West Africa, Africa Marketing Director at GSK Consumer Healthcare, and Marketing Director at Airtel Nigeria, Nutricima, and Cadbury East and Central Africa. Recognized among the “100 most influential global marketing leaders” by the World Marketing Congress and author of Brand or be Bland!, Omoyele will share practical frameworks for driving sustainable brand growth.

Joining the distinguished lineup is Prof. Bolajoko Nkemdinim Dixon-Ogbechi, Professor of Marketing and Decision Sciences in the Department of Business Administration, University of Lagos. A former Head of Department and Fellow of the Institute of Operational Research and Management Sciences of Nigeria, Prof. Dixon-Ogbechi is a specialist in applying Decision Science models—such as the Analytic Hierarchy Process—to solve complex marketing and business challenges. Having supervised over 14 doctoral theses and 300 master’s candidates, and holding the Alpha Mu Alpha National Marketing Honorary from the American Marketing Association, she will deliver rigorous analytical perspectives on marketing decision-making.

Event Details & Registration:

Event: NIMN Ikeja Annual Public Lecture 2026

Theme: The New Marketing Blueprint

Date & Time: 14 October 2026 | 9:00 AM

Venue: LCCI Conference & Exhibition Center, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos

Registration Portal: https://nimnikejaapl.netlify.app

Eligibility: Open to all marketing professionals, brand strategists, and corporate executives