It is no longer news that the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has elected Lanre Adisa as its 22nd president at its 51st AGM held over the weekend at the rock city Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.
In what appears to be an ongoing effort at integrating young professionals into the leadership of the over 50 year-old association. it has also elected Adekoyejo Abiola, CEO, Imaginarium Marketing Communications as Vice President.
Koye is a seasoned entrepreneur with a remarkable track record in business strategy, sales, marketing, and advertising. With nearly two decades of experience, he has thrived in both client and agency roles, delivering outstanding results for Tier 1 brands across diverse sectors internationally.
Over the past decade, he has spearheaded the establishment and growth of Imaginarium, an award-winning fully accredited marketing communications firm.
Koye is a member of the Institute of Directors in Nigeria, the NIM, ARCON, AAAN and IAA. He is an alumnus of the University of Lagos and the University of Hull.
Other members of the newly elected executives include Mr. Sola Adegorioye of Creativexzone who will serve as Treasurer, Mrs. Fumibi Fayo-Adeleye of Prize Communications and Mr. Sam Ochonma of The Hook Creative Agency who emerged as Publicity Secretary and Assistant Publicity Secretary respectively.
Babaeko, under whom the association gained significant relevance over the last four years, will serve as an ex-officio member along with Miss Funke Adetola of Dentsu, Mrs. Bisi Olusanya of Prima Garnet, Ms Marie Awolaja of Oglivy Nigeria, Mr. Omoraro George of Rage Media and Raphael Idu of Poke Limited.
The AGM/Congress, which began with a courtesy visit to the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo Aremu 111, came to a close with a Gala and Award Night at which three of the industry’s brightest lights and five legends were recognised.
The Rising Star Award went to Popoola Oluwatobi of The Hook Creative Agency and Williams Jonah of SO&U. The Trailblazer Award was won by Kayode Olowu of OneWildcard.
The Legend of Advertising Award, which recognised stellar contributions to the profession went to Mr. Tunde Thanni, Managing Director/CEO of Explicit Communications; Elder Chris Doghuje, former Chairman of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria; Otuna Tunde Adelaja of Rosabel, Elder Dele Adetiba, former CEO of Lintas; and Mrs Omowunmi Owodunni, former Managing Director of STB-Mcann.