ARCON DG, ADMARP President, others inducted as NIMN Fellows

By Zion Rufus

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) celebrated its 2023 annual marketing conference on Thursday, June 22nd, with a resounding success as it inducted esteemed individuals, including the Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Olalekan Fadolapo, and the President of the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals (ADMARP), Stanislaus Martins, as Fellows.

The conference, themed “The Role of Marketing and Ethics in Nation Building,” emphasized the vital role of marketing professionals in shaping a prosperous and ethical society.

The induction ceremony, held in the vibrant capital city of Abuja, recognized the outstanding contributions of Fadolapo and Martins, among other distinguished marketing professionals, who have made substantial strides in their respective fields.

In an exclusive interview with Marketing Edge, Stanislaus Martins, an eminent figure in the marketing sphere and also the Regional Meta Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at Ad Dynamo, expressed his profound gratitude for the prestigious recognition bestowed upon him. Martins humbly acknowledged the significance of becoming a NIMN Fellow, considering it as the pinnacle of marketing recognition in his professional journey.

“I am truly humbled and honored to be inducted as a Fellow of the NIMN,” he said. “This recognition represents the culmination of years of unwavering commitment to the field of marketing. It serves as a testament to my personal dedication to this noble profession.”

With his extensive experience and expertise, he expressed enthusiasm in contributing to the continued development and progress of the marketing landscape both locally and globally.

“The NIMN induction reaffirms my resolve to contribute to the growth and development of the marketing industry in Nigeria and beyond,” Martins stated with conviction. “I am eager to continue playing an active role in shaping a vibrant and ethical marketing community, ensuring its positive impact on the overall nation-building process.”

The NIMN’s annual marketing conference brought together marketing professionals, industry leaders, and thought influencers to discuss the profound role of marketing in shaping a responsible and prosperous society. The theme of “The Role of Marketing and Ethics in Nation Building” aimed to foster ethical marketing practices that can positively contribute to the development of Nigeria as a nation.