Experts To Discuss of Consumer Preferences At 2024 Industry Awards

Experts are expected to converge at the sixth edition of the Awards in Lagos, to discuss on the conference theme: ‘Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in Troubled FMCG’s Space.’

Similarly , the Industry Newspaper, organisers of the Industry Summit/Awards, have announced the panel of judges with the renowned broadcast journalist and business editor of TVC News, Tolulope Ogunjobi, who is to chair the panel.

Other members of the panel 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.

A statement from the organisers of the event stated that the 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.

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.

Publisher of The Industry Newspaper and convener of The Industry Summit/Awards, Goddie Ofose, expressed his thoughts on Tolulope Ogunjobi’s credibility as chair of the jury. This jury led by  Ogunjobi is very motivated to select the best and the winners would be very deserved, he said.

“Ogunjobi’s experience and expertise in the industry alongside other members of the jury suggest that they would likely emphasise the importance of credibility, accuracy, and fairness”, Ofose said.

Tolulope Ogunjobi’s background and credentials, particularly as chairman, Industry Recognition Awards Committee, suggests that he possesses the necessary credibility to lead a jury effectively.

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 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;  Ayo Awosika, GM, Commercial, UAC Foods,  Remi Akanda, director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, LAPO Microfinance Bank, Adeola Amosun, group media manager, Tolaram, Gbemileke Lawal, marketing  manager, Grand Oak Limited, and Oluseun Mudashiru, brand manager- Big Bull Rice, TGI Group.

Others are Roseline Abaraonye, chief commercial officer, N.N. Fems Group, and Ifeoluwa Esther Obafemi, head, Digital, Media & Insights (Digital Transformation), Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), FrieslandCampina WAMCO while Gift Uche-Ewule, assistant brand manager, Indomie will the moderate the session.