The Industry Newspaper, a brand marketing publication and organisers of the Industry Summit/Awards, has announced a 6-man jury for the sixth edition of the awards in Lagos.
Tolulope Ogunjobi, a broadcast journalist and business editor of TVC News was also unveiled to chair the 6th edition of the brand marketing ecosystem awards in West Africa
Other members of the panel include; Daniel Obi, Media Business Editor, BusinessDay Newspaper/chairman, 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, secretary of BJAN.
The award coincides with the 2025 Industry summit themed 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 Lampe Omoyele, managing director of Nitro 121 marketing company while O’tega Ogra, the senior special assistant to the president on digital media and engagement, will be special guest of honour.
“This jury led by Mr. Ogunjobi is very motivated to select the best and the winners would be very deserved,” Goddie Ofose, publisher, The Industry Newspaper and convener of The Industry Summit/Awards, said in a statement.
According to him, shortlist of the nominees, which was 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.
“Ogunjobi’s experience and expertise in the industry alongside other members of the jury suggest that they would likely emphasize the importance of credibility, accuracy, and fairness,” Ofose stated.
He disclosed that the Industry Awards which is categorized into Champions, pathfinders, practitioners, future leaders, brands/products and service categories include 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.
