In the year under review, Pastor Eno has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the State, driving development and progress through innovative policies and initiatives. His commitment to improving the lives of Akwa Ibom citizens is truly commendable.

The 6^th edition of the awards which precedes the industry summit 2025 is scheduled to be held in Lagos on Saturday, May 3^rd.

In a statement made available to the media, the organisers also listed the Chairman/CEO of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu as the Business Personality of the Year, GMD/CEO, SO&U, Udeme Ufot as Doyen of Advertising, Senior Special Assistant to President of Nigeria, O’tega Ogra as the Spokesperson of the Year, CEO of Simba Group, Chief Vinay Grover as Green Energy champion and Chief Commercial Officer of TGI Group, Probal Bhattacharya as CMO of the year.

Other notable personalities who also the 2024 Industry Awards include Founder & CEO, AAJ Express, Ambassador Adekunle Adeyemo- Logistics Champion, CEO, NigerBev Limited, Dr. Obinna Ike- CEO of the Year, GMD/CEO, Verdant Zeal Advertising, Dr. Tunji Olugbodi- Industry Pathfinder, CEO, Chain Reactions Africa, Israel Opayemi Industry Pathfinder, COO, Leo Burnett Lagos, Mrs. Seyi Layade- Industry Pathfinder, CEO, Integrated Indigo, Bolaji Abimbola- PR Man of the Year, CEO, Abelinis, Abiodun Oshinibosi- Industry Pathfinder and CEO, FPL Media, Lanre Ashaolu as OOH player of the year.

According to the convener of the project, Goddie Ofose, “Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has significantly impacted entrepreneurship development through his ARISE Agenda, a comprehensive initiative that includes providing financial and material support, training, and partnerships with institutions like the Bank of Industry.

“He has also focused on empowering women and youth through specific programs like the Ibom-LED Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme. Providing equipment to small businesses, covering a wide range of trades like tailoring, barbing, shoemaking, and more. Through these programmes, Eno’s government has offered grants and partnerships with financial institutions like the Bank of Industry to provide low-interest loans to SMEs,” he added.

Speaking on the importance of Industry Awards, Ofose said, “Industry Awards is a validation of excellence. The awards recognize and validate outstanding achievements, innovations, and contributions to the integrated marketing communications, banking, energy, pension funds, insurance, governance and other allied industries.

He said, “Winning an award can boost an organization’s reputation and credibility within the industry and this can translate to increased visibility and exposure for organizations, helping to attract new customers, investors, and talent.

“Industry Awards can differentiate winners from competitors and provide a competitive edge and these have been proven in our previous winners.”

Previous winners of this coveted trophies include, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Zamfara State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Emmanuel Udom, Sir Biodun Shobanjo, Sir Steve Omojafor, Mr. Funmi Onabolu, Mr. Steve Babaeko and others.

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Announcing the 2025 theme: “Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in Troubled FMCG’s Space”, the convener of The Industry Summit & Awards (TIES), Goddie Ofose stated that the dwindling purchasing power of consumers as become one of the major reasons that manufacturing sector declared heavy inventory loss in 2024, and organisations must design innovative approach to tackling this menace in 2025.

According to him, “Inflationary impact is real and it has continued to dig some holes in the pockets of consumers, which in turn results in consumers’ preferences. Manufacturers must adapt to the shifting consumer preferences if they must survive,” he added.

Ofose revealed that the organisers have selected Dr. Obinna Ike, chief executive officer/managing director of NigerBev Limited as the chairman of the event while Mr. Lampe Omoyele, managing director of Nitro 121 Limited will deliver a keynote paper on the theme.

Also lined up as guest speakers are Mrs. Toyin Nnodi, former marketing director of CHI Limited, Mr. Stanley Obi, immediate past Prime Business Director at Grand Oak/Co-founder/CEO of Innova Hive Integrated and Mr. Anthony Eigbe, Vice President, Creative & Communications, UAC Nigeria Plc.

The Industry Summit convener said, “We have carefully selected the 2025 members of faculty who possess vast experience in product innovation, marketing, advertising, brand management, distribution value chain and communication that would look at these issues dispassionately and proffer solutions to this new market challenge.”

This year’s programme, which is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025 for lecture and Saturday, May 3, 2025 for dinner and awards, will also feature a panel session.

The panel members include Mr. Ayo Awosika, GM, Commercial, UAC Foods, Mr. Remi Akanda, Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, LAPO Microfinance Bank, Mr. Adeola Amosun – Group Media Manager, Tolaram, Mr. Gbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager, Grand Oak Limited, and Ms. Oluseun Mudashiru, Brand Manager- Big Bull Rice, TGI Group.

Others are Mrs. Roseline Abaraonye, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), N.N. Fems Group, and Mrs. Ifeoluwa Esther Obafemi, Head, Digital, Media & Insights (Digital Transformation), Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), FrieslandCampina WAMCO while Ms. Gift Uche-Ewule, Assistant Brand Manager, Indomie will the moderate the session.

The The Industry Summit 2025 event is a two day programme with lecture taking place at Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Victoria Island on Friday May 2 and dinner & awards to be held on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Civic Centre, Victoria Island.

In 2024, Nigerian manufacturers recorded an accumulation of N1.4 trillion worth of unsold goods, attributed to inflation, diminishing consumer purchasing power, and a surge in electricity tariffs.

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