SPIN Inducts 96 New Members

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s six-year history and strengthening its position as Nigeria’s premier professional body for sustainability practitioners.

In his keynote address titled “The Future of Sustainability in a Volatile Global System: Implications for Africa,” an expert in public administration and sustainability, Dr. Louis Meuleman, addressed growing turbulence in global governance systems.

He emphasised the need for decentralised approaches that support local implementation and collaborative frameworks, urging inductees to champion authentic, locally-driven sustainability solutions for Africa.

SPIN vice president, Ini Abimbola, speaking at the event, said, “today we inducted 96 professionals into our institute, our largest cohort yet. This brings our total membership to 296, reflecting the growing influence of sustainability leadership in Nigeria.”

She outlined SPIN’s strategic vision, stating, “our next milestone is attaining chartered status. This will strengthen our authority to standardise sustainability practices nationwide, institutionalise our frameworks across sectors, and amplify Nigeria’s leadership globally.”

The ceremony featured conferment of honorary fellowship on chairman of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and Airtel Africa Foundation, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa. His opening remarks emphasised the critical intersection of sustainable investment principles and economic development strategies.