APCON and Nigeria’s top 63 advertising professionals
The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has inducted a set of new fellows into the professional rank of the advertising industry. It includes the Presidents of AAAN, OAAN (outdoor Association) and 61 other seasoned advertising professionals.
After a 10-year lull, the induction is meant to inject some vibrance and intellect into Nigeria’s glamorous but challenging advertising business.
APCON Fellowship inductees list
Abraham, Charles Oladapo
Abunene, Omo Kingsley
Adamu Isa, Abadam
Adebayo, Adeyinka Morufu
Adedoyin, Idowu Babatunde
Adelusi, Olufemi Akinwunmi
Adetayo, Aderemi Adetokunbo
Adewale, Olusegun Adeshina
Adisa, Moruf Olanrewaju
Adzufeh, Eki
Ajiboye, Saka Olasunkanmi
Ajufo, Emmanuel N.
Akerele, Abioye
Akintunde, Hakeem Adewale
Akokhia, Alfred Isah
Akpan, Joseph Isaiah
Aliede, Jonathan Elom
Alumona, Jenkins
Aniche, Obinna Justin
Anyaonu, Chike Emmanuel
Baba – Kusa, Ali
Babaeko, Steve
Benson, Abayomi
Enang, Idorenyen Asukwo
Eshiebor, Francis Ithe Iwarue
Fadero, Alaba Joseph
Fadoju, Odunmoluwa
Fagade, Babajide Adesoji
Gambo, Musa K.K.
Iderawumi, Abiodun
Iheabunike, Betsy Chika
Ikpe, Kennedy Onyeali
Imobeke, Linus Uche
Iyoha, Philomena Ijedi
Izamoje, Larry
Jacks, Julia Inyang Oku
Jemerigbe, Temitope Kehinde
Kagho, Ifechukwude
Kolade, Owolabi Fuad
Kupoluyi, Ayodele Ayodeji
Mbanefo, Chidozie
Meze, Mike Obiajulu
Mohammed, Salisu Ibrahim
Nwankwo, Grace Olufunke
Nworah, Uchenna Michael
Nwosu, Kelechukwu Sidney
Odubanjo, Oluwole Emma
Odudare, Atilola Williams
Olagesin, Kayode Olaniyi
Olaleye, Olusegun
Olele, Margaret Obiageli
Omiata, Sanmi Sesan
Onukwuba, Ifeyinwa Pamela
Onyebuchi, Martha U.
Ojo, Nosakhare Charles
Okogun, Celey Idebaneria
Okeke, Christopher Emeka
Oluwasona, Olukayode Morenikeji
Opetuga, Babatunde
Oru, Leonard Oru
Owodunni, Omowunmi Olanrewaju
Oyebanjo, Hannah Emanehi
Samaila, Mande
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The Registrar/Chief Executive, APCON, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, gave the new fellows a charge:
“I am optimistic that with the status that comes with your elevation in the advertising industry, you will diligently represent the profession in all progressive ramifications and resourcefully promote the best interest of the profession,
Lanre Adisa, the CEO of Noah’s Ark said this event “will always remain cherished in my memory. Not just for the fact that I was inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian advertising practice, but more for the fact that I had the rare privilege of being decorated by two industry legends Chief Odunsi and Dr Biodun Shobanjo.
Dr. Larry Izamoje, Chairman of Brilla Sports FM, saw his APCON induction as a clarion call to strive to pivot continuously to stay relevant in a rapidly changing marketplace.
It’s not all rosy for Nigeria’s N150 billion advertising industry.
Though the statistics have not been updated, it is estimated that advertising and marketing expenditures in Nigeria currently stand at around N150 billion.
Such impressive figures do not necessarily translate to a rosy picture for the Nigerian advertising industry. Many advertising agencies are struggling and facing a triple revolution- rising clients’ and consumer expectations, new digital marketing platforms, and sweeping technology trends.
APCON and the other two main advertising bodies in Nigeria AAAN and ADVAN will need all the talents and resources at their disposal to bring the good new days into Nigeria’s advertising terrain.
