The Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) has unveiled a new Board to lead the festival into its next phase, bringing together experienced professionals from advertising agencies, brand organisations and the broader marketing communications industry.
The Board, chaired by Funke Adekola, Managing Director of Dentsu Creative, will oversee the strategic direction of LAIF as preparations commence for the 21st edition of the festival themed “Glitch to Great.” The team is expected to strengthen governance, sponsorship, jury processes, technical execution and industry engagement while supporting LAIF’s ambition to become a globally recognised benchmark for creative excellence.
Below is the composition of the new LAIF Board:
Funke Adekola – Chairman
Funke Adekola is the Managing Director of Dentsu Creative. As Chairman of the LAIF Board, she will provide strategic leadership for the festival and oversee its long-term growth and development.
Jumoke Akinyele – Vice Chairman
Jumoke Akinyele is Business Director at Noah’s Ark Communications Limited. She serves as Vice Chairman of the Board, heads the Budget Committee and is also a member of the Jury Committee.
Israel Obatunde – Board Member
Israel Obatunde is Chief Executive Officer of Ideas Origin Africa. He serves on the Jury Committee as well as the Communications and Public Relations Committee.
Dr. Meksley Nwagboh – Board Member
Dr. Meksley Nwagboh is Chief Marketing Officer at Fidelity Bank Plc. He is a member of the Communications and Public Relations Committee, Sponsorship Committee and Jury Committee.
Olabisi Olusanya – Board Member
Olabisi Olusanya is Business Director at Prima Garnet Africa. She heads the Events Committee, where she will oversee the planning and execution of LAIF activities.
Tobi Beckley Williams – Board Member
Tobi Beckley Williams is Creative Director at 7even Interactive. She heads both the Communications and Public Relations Committee and the Documentation Committee.
Victor Oyarero – Board Member
Victor Oyarero is Managing Director of Plus Agility Limited. He heads the Sponsorship Committee and also serves on the Budget Committee.
Rotimi Adeonojobi – Board Member
Rotimi Adeonojobi is Creative Director at Spice360 Limited. He serves on the Jury Committee and the Communications and Public Relations Committee.
Toheeb Balogun – Board Member
Toheeb Balogun is Partner at The Hook. He heads the Jury Committee and is also a member of the Sponsorship Committee.
Sandra Amachree – Board Member
Sandra Amachree is Head of Communications and Marketing at Nigerian Breweries Plc. She serves on the Jury Committee.
Jonathan Oyovwevotu – AAAN Representative
Jonathan Oyovwevotu is Executive Director and Registrar of the Advertising Association of Nigeria (AAAN). He represents the association on the LAIF Board.
The newly constituted Board is expected to provide strategic leadership for LAIF as it prepares for its 21st edition, while advancing the festival’s commitment to celebrating creative excellence, strengthening industry standards and positioning Nigerian creativity for greater global recognition.
