The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has unveiled a distinguished lineup of speakers for its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Marketing Conference (AMC), set to hold in Uyo, Akwa Ibom from 19 to 21. With the theme “Leveraging ESG in Driving Value Across Generations,” the conference promises to spark rich conversations on the intersection of sustainability and marketing in shaping the future of businesses.
According to Sir Efedi Jellily, Chairperson of the Event and Conference Committee, the keynote address will be delivered by renowned sustainability strategist, Ini-Abasi Laura Abimbola, Founder of ThistlePraxis Consulting Limited and Vice President of the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN).
Abimbola is widely respected for her more than 25 years of cross-sectoral leadership in management consulting, public policy, stakeholder engagement, and corporate governance. Her experience spans both local and international institutions, including the United Nations, the African Union, and the Nigerian government. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at Rome Business School and lectures in sustainability and CSR at institutions in Austria and Nigeria.
A 2008 Draper Hills Fellow at Stanford University, Abimbola has made notable contributions to sustainability discourse in Africa. Her consultancy work includes designing ESG frameworks, election strategies, and corporate responsibility models for public and private sector institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Joining her on the speaker roster are other industry thought leaders, including:
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Gemma Butler, Author and Co-founder, Can Marketing Save The Planet Limited, UK;
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Dr. Inalegwu Adoga, Managing Director, Champion Breweries;
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George Uriesi, Chief Operating Officer, Ibom Air;
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Oluwafemi Adeniba, Marketing Specialist and Managing Partner, Sustmark Consult.
This year’s AMC will focus on how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles can be harnessed to deliver lasting value, not just for today’s consumers and investors, but for future generations.
The event, which will bring together top marketing professionals, academics, and policymakers, is expected to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, idea incubation, and strategic partnerships aimed at redefining marketing’s role in sustainable development.
