Abiodun Coker, Team Lead, Media Relations at United Bank for Africa (UBA), has been recognised by The Industry Newspaper Limited as one of Nigeria’s ‘50 Men of Impact.’ The award honours his contributions to corporate communications and brand building within the African financial services sector.
Coker was celebrated in the ‘Impact Maker’ category alongside other leading media and communications professionals at the second edition of The Industry Top 50 Men of Impact summit in Lagos. The recognition highlights his strategic role in strengthening corporate communications, enhancing brand equity, and shaping the reputation of the pan-African financial institution.
A seasoned corporate communications practitioner with over 12 years of experience, Coker specialises in earned media strategy, executive media coaching, crisis communications, and brand journalism. At UBA, he has been instrumental in executing high-impact media campaigns and driving brand engagement across Nigeria and the broader African continent.
Held under the theme, “Responsibility and Impact: The Role of Men as Builders of Brands, Businesses and Society,” the event convened industry leaders to examine how male professionals drive institutional growth and societal development. According to the organisers, the 2026 honourees were selected following a rigorous evaluation of their professional achievements, brand stewardship, and societal impact over the past year.
Led by Convener Goddie Offose, the summit also featured a panel of prominent industry executives representing the spectrum of Nigeria’s brand-building ecosystem. Confirmed panellists included:
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Franklin Ozekhome, Chain Reactions Africa
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Stephen Onaivi, mediaReach OMD Nigeria
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Yinka Adebayo, OMG WeCa (Omnicom Media Group)
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Otis Ojeikhoa, Brands Optimal Limited
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Emmanuel (Charis) Adediran, Business Unit Director and Head of Strategy
About United Bank for Africa (UBA)
United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading pan-African financial institution offering banking services to more than 35 million customers across 1,000 business offices and customer touchpoints in 20 African countries. With a presence in New York, London, Paris, and Dubai, UBA connects people and businesses across Africa through retail, commercial, and corporate banking, innovative cross-border payments and remittances, trade finance, and ancillary banking services.
