The idea to establish the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria by Oloye Dotun Okubanjo started in 1970, after consultations with fellows of like minds, the maiden formal meeting took place in June, 1971 under the Chairmanship of the then Mr. Dotun Okubanjo.
Those who were also at the meeting were Leye Adedoyin, Biodun Sanwo, Late Chief Olu Adekoya and Late Banjo Solaru. This meeting took some far-reaching decisions, which included a decision to intimate various ministries and government agencies of the coming into being of the association. At that meeting, it was agreed that when reference is made to Advertising Agencies, it should be taken to mean all organizations with facilities for originating creative advertising and media planning services.
It then added, “The ability to give such services will be determined by a body approved for such purposes by the government in a manner to be agreed upon with the Federal Military Government”. The meeting ther e and then called on members to submit for discussion, memorandas on the following matters:
- Position of existing expatriate agencies
- Position of Nigerian/expatriate agencies
- In-house agencies
- Easing of expatriate employment
- Fronting, and
- Licensing of agencies
Oloye Dotun Okubanjo was elected the Protem Chairman/President of the Association in 1973 thereby becoming the first President of the Association.
The first recorded annual general meeting of the Association was held on Friday, April 18, 1975. It was presided over by Oloye Dotun Okubanjo. At the end of this AGM, there was a change of baton from Oloye Dotun Okubanjo to Mr. I. S. Moemeke as the President. For record purposes, Mr. Moemeke was the longest served president of AAPN from 1975 through 1982. His period in office was quite eventful and dogged with media owners problems especially, the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN).
The Executive Board
The Association has a 12-member Executive Board comprising the President, Vice-President, Executive Director, Honorary Treasurer, Publicity Secretary, Asst. Publicity Secretary and six Ex-officio members. The five officers listed above hold office for a year but could be re-elected for another year – maximum of two years while the Executive Director is a full time staff of the Association.
The Board is vested with the fullest executive power of decision-making and directing the affairs of the Association. They appoint members of the various Committees.
Committees
The Executive Board creates and determines the members of the various Committees. At present, there are nine standing Committees, namely; Ethics & Business Practices, Membership, Allied Services, Knowledge & Talent Development, Events, Image & Reputation Management, Finance, Creative Awards Management Board and Advertising Academy Special Project. They perform diverse duties as assigned by the Executive Board.
AAAN MISSION STATEMENT
“AAAN shall seek to regulate the practice of advertising, among member-agencies towards improving standards, corporate respectability, profitability and knowledge; encourage symbiotic relationships among practitioners and other related sectoral bodies, in order to enhance the business environment in which we operate, thereby strengthening the contribution of advertising to the nation’s development”
Contact Details:
CONTACT US
Advertising House
Plot 8, Otunba Jobi-Fele Way
Behind MKO Abiola Gardens
Central Business District
Alausa, Ikeja
Lagos State
Tel: 234-1-8117180, 3450944
E-mail: info@aaanoline.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CONTACT
Mr. Lekan Fadolapo
Executive Director/CEO
Tel: 234-1-8945802
E-mail: lfadolapo@aaanonline.com
Visit the official website for more details: http://www.aaanonline.com
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