Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, the media company behind QEDNG online publication, has named advertising executive Udeme Ufot as the chair of its maiden QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit.
Ufot, who leads SO\&U as Group Managing Director, brings decades of experience from one of Africa’s leading marketing and advertising firms.
The summit, officially scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Isaac John Street in Ikeja, Lagos, according to a statement issued on Friday.
Focusing on the theme “Financing as Catalysts for a Thriving Creative Economy,” the event will bring together visionaries, financiers, regulators, and up-and-coming talents to explore strategies that can elevate the creative landscape and secure its future.
Olumide Iyanda, CEO of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited and organiser of the summit, described Ufot as a respected figure whose professional journey aligns with the goals of the event.
He said the summit will offer practical insights into unlocking financial support for creatives.
The event will also encourage new partnerships between creators and backers and share resources for sound economic planning within the creative ecosystem.
Iyanda also emphasized Ufot’s longstanding relationship with QEDNG, stretching back to its founding in 2014.
He credited Ufot’s mentorship and input with playing a vital role in the brand’s growth and mission.
By appointing him as chairman, Iyanda affirmed Ufot’s continued role as a champion of the creative industries and a guide for emerging professionals.
Ufot’s presence will likely inspire collaboration, fresh thinking, and shared progress across the sector.
Ufot began his career in 1984 at Insight Communications, where he quickly rose to the position of Deputy Creative Director.
He then moved to CASERS in 1989 as Creative Director. Within half a year, he co-founded SO\&U, which has since earned a top spot among Nigeria’s most reputable advertising firms.
A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University with a degree in Industrial Design, Ufot has also received executive education from institutions such as the Swedish Institute of Management and Lagos Business School.
He has held influential positions in industry bodies, having served as President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria and as Chairman of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria.
Currently, he chairs the Policy Innovation Centre, serves on the board of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, and co-chairs its commission focused on tourism, creative industries, and sports.
Ufot actively mentors young talent and teaches at Pan-Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communication, where he also leads its advisory board.
His previous roles include president of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association and chair of the board at LEAP Africa.
He also sits on the board of Special Olympics Nigeria.
In recognition of his contributions to business and industry, the Nigerian government awarded Ufot the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2014.
He is married to legal practitioner Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN, and they have two children.
The QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit welcomes participation from creatives across disciplines such as filmmakers, designers, advertisers, artists, musicians, academics, and investors.
It promises to be a milestone event in Nigeria’s efforts to foster innovation, drive collaboration, and attract investment into its growing creative economy.
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