By Juliet Umeh

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria, SPIN, has inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony.

The Institute said the new members bring its total membership to 296, reflecting the growing influence of sustainability leadership in Nigeria.

It also stated that the event which was held in Lagos last Thursday, marked a significant milestone in the Institute’s six-year history and strengthened its position as Nigeria’s premier professional body for sustainability practitioners.
It said: “The induction ceremony brought together professionals from various sectors, including institutional members such as Access Bank, ARM, Dangote Cement, First Bank, IHS Towers, Lotus Bank, Mainstream Energy Solutions, RusselSmith, and Seplat Energy.
“Their presence underscored a collective commitment to advancing a sustainable Nigeria through evidence-based practices and collaborative leadership,” it emphasised.
In his keynote presentation titled: “The Future of Sustainability in a Volatile Global System: Implications for Africa,” public administration and sustainability expert, Dr. Louis Meuleman, addressed the growing turbulence in global governance systems.

He stated: “There is the need for decentralized approaches that support local implementation and collaborative frameworks.” He urged the inductees “to champion authentic, locally driven sustainability solutions for Africa.”

Also speaking, SPIN Vice President Ini Abimbola said: “Today, we inducted 96 professionals into our institute, our largest cohort yet. This brings our total membership to 296, reflecting the growing influence of sustainability leadership in Nigeria.”

She outlined SPIN’s strategic vision, stating: “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.”

The ceremony also featured the conferment of an honorary fellowship on Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and the Airtel Africa Foundation, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa.

In his remarks, Ogunsanya emphasized the critical intersection of sustainable investment principles and economic development strategies.

Since its inception in August 2019, SPIN has achieved significant milestones, including a partnership with the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, ICRS, UK, comprehensive training programmes, and the recent establishment of a Scientific Committee for thought leadership, all positioning the Institute for chartered status recognition.