The Media and External Relations Lead of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr Abiodun Coker, has been recognized as the Future Leader in Media Management.
He recently won the award at The Industry Summit/Awards held on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Lagos State, with several professionals from different sectors in attendance.
Mr Abiodun’s recognition further solidifies his position as one of the country’s most futuristic communications leaders whose sight is fully focused on taking Nigeria’s media management landscape to the next level.
According to the award jury, with Business Editor at TVC News, Mr Tolulope Ogunjobi as chairman, Abiodun was honoured with the award because of his unforgettable achievements in the PR field last year.
Mr Tolulope revealed that Abiodun’s management of UBA’s media ecosystem was simply exceptional in 2024, and it deservedly earned him lots of praise from various media professionals who were blown away by how he improved the image of one of Africa’s most established financial companies.
“Abiodun Coker’s achievements in 2024 are a beacon for greater accomplishments ahead. He is undoubtedly one of the strategic communication experts to watch in 2025,” the jury said.
Mr Abiodun’s rise from an acclaimed financial journalist at BusinessDay Newspapers to a celebrated guru in corporate communications is worthy of celebration.
With more than 8 years of quality journalism experience, in addition to his leadership roles at top-class PR companies like BD Consult Ltd and Quadrant, Coker has consistently proven that the skills in his possession to aid the transformation and management of popular brands is second to none.
The prestigious award is organised by The Industry Newspaper, a top brand marketing publication in West Africa, and The Industry Summit focuses on recognising outstanding professionals who keep working extra hard to shape the future of brand marketing and communications across the region.
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