FG's support needed to drive interior design industry - Jacqueline Aki

Jacqueline Aki, director of Strategic Partnerships at Green Building Council Nigeria and Managing Partner of James Cubitt Interiors, has urged the federal government to provide support and collaboration in the interior design sector, in order to enhance its productivity.

She made this appeal during the Abuja Interior Design Summit 2023, held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the FCDA Conference Hall in Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, in celebration of the international 60th anniversary of World Interiors Day.

The Abuja Interior Design Summit 2023, organized by the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN), Abuja Chapter, aimed to address the crucial role of interior designers in designing for the future while considering sustainability, design, and beauty.

The summit provided a platform for interior designers, decorators, brand owners, trusted suppliers, and sustainability experts across various sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional, and retail designers, to exchange ideas and foster collaboration.

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The summit gathered prominent figures in the interior design industry, emphasizing the significance of government regulation for the benefit of professionals and consumers.

Jacqueline highlighted the importance of integrating sustainability into the future of interior design, stating, “Designers should consider the secularity of materials and the assembly design of products, favoring reusable, recyclable options that can be utilized for an extended period without the need for replacement.”

Jacqueline Aki, with her extensive experience and expertise in the field, continues to advocate for the advancement of the interior design industry in Nigeria.

Recognizing the need for government support in terms of regulation and education, she believes that by licensing the profession and promoting public awareness, Nigeria can unlock the full potential of its interior design sector.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.