SPIN Scientific Committee
The Scientific Committee of the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) provides expert guidance to advance sustainability practice and knowledge across Nigeria and Africa. The Committee supports SPIN’s strategic mandate by strengthening research, training, advisory, and thought-leadership efforts.
Professor Tazeeb Rajwani
Chair in International Business & Strategy, University of Surrey, U.K.
Professor Judy Muthuri
Professor of Sustainable Business and Development, University of the West Indies
Professor Chukwumerije Okereke
Global Climate Governance and Public Policy, University of Bristol, U.K.
Professor Emmanuel Adegbite
Professor of Accounting and Corporate Governance, University of Nottingham, U.K.
Dr. Natalie Beinisch
Co-Founder, Circular Economy Innovation Partnership, Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. Adaeze Okoye
Principal Lecturer, University of Brighton, U.K.
Professor Uwafiokun Idemudia
Dean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada
Purpose
The Committee enhances SPIN’s capacity to:
- Shape sustainability education and professional standards
- Lead research and thought leadership in ESG, climate change, sustainable finance, and related fields
- Provide strategic advice and global best-practice insights
- Support curriculum development and policy engagement
Composition
- 5–9 members, appointed by the Board of Trustees
- Professionals with proven excellence in sustainability academia, policy, industry, and practice (minimum 10 years experience or equivalent scholarly contribution)
- Balanced representation across disciplines, gender, and nationality
Tenure
- Members serve a 3-year term, renewable for 2 additional years, subject to performance and SPIN’s code of conduct.
Committee
The Committee will:
- Support SPIN’s mission to deepen sustainability practice
- Guide curriculum and capacity-building programs
- Lead high-impact research, publications, and sector partnerships
- Identify funding and collaboration opportunities
- Advise SPIN’s leadership on emerging trends and global standards
