Sustainability professionals induct 96 members
The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony. The induction witnessed professionals from various sectors, institutional members including: Access Bank, ARM, Dangote Cement, First Bank, IHS Towers and Lotus Bank, Mainstream Energy Solutions, RusselSmith and Seplat Energy. It also marked the institute’s six-year history and […]
The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony.
The induction witnessed professionals from various sectors, institutional members including: Access Bank, ARM, Dangote Cement, First Bank, IHS Towers and Lotus Bank, Mainstream Energy Solutions, RusselSmith and Seplat Energy.
It also marked the institute’s six-year history and strengthened its position as the country’s premier professional body for sustainability practitioners.
In his keynote presentation titled, “The Future of Sustainability in a Volatile Global System: Implications for Africa,” Dr. Louis Meuleman, distinguished expert in public administration and sustainability, addressed growing turbulence in global governance systems.
He emphasized the need for decentralized approaches that support local implementation and collaborative frameworks, urging inductees to champion authentic, locally-driven sustainability solutions for Africa.
The institute’s Vice President Ini Abimbola, said the 96 newly inducted professionals are the largest since its inception, saying it brings the total membership to 296.
“This brings our total membership to 296, reflecting the growing influence of sustainability leadership in Nigeria,” she said.
She outlined SPIN’s strategic vision, saying it is geared towards attaining chartered status.
“Our next milestone is attaining chartered status. This will strengthen our authority to standardize sustainability practices nationwide, institutionalize our frameworks across sectors, and amplify Nigeria’s leadership globally,” she said.
The ceremony featured conferment of honorary fellowship on Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Chairman of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and Airtel Africa Foundation, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa.