OAAN to Hold 40th AGM in Lagos July 17

The Out-of-Home Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN) has concluded plans to hold its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos.

The event will take place at the OAAN Secretariat in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. The theme for this year’s AGM is “Redefining Professionalism in OOH: A Path to Nation Building.”

Apart from serving as a platform to review the association’s activities over the past year, the AGM will also feature elections for new officers to the Executive Council, succeeding the current leadership led by Mr. Sola Akinsiku, FRPA, who has served for the past two years.

According to the Publicity Secretary, Mr. Babs Fagade, FRPA, the keynote speaker for this year’s event is Barrister Adekunle Tuyo, Esq., a partner at Bakersfield Associates, a Lagos-based law firm.

“We are also expecting notable attendees such as the Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo; Heads of the Sectorial Advertising Groups (HASG); the Managing Director of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA); as well as representatives from other states’ signage authorities,” Fagade stated.

In addition, as part of the AGM activities, OAAN, in collaboration with the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, Akoka, will host an event titled “Connect with the Out-of-Home Media Profession 2.0” on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the University of Lagos at 10 a.m.

According to Fagade, the program aims to foster engagement between students and industry professionals, offering an introduction to the OOH media profession.

“This initiative, which began last year at the University of Ibadan during our 39th AGM, is now in its second edition. Our goal is to broaden students’ understanding of OOH media practices, provide internship opportunities, and better prepare them for their careers after graduation,” he explained.

He further emphasized that this “town and gown” event, now an annual feature in universities where the association holds its AGM, is designed to equip students before they leave school, enhance their skills, and facilitate a smoother transition into the professional world.

The OAAN 40th AGM represents a significant milestone for the association, reflecting the ongoing evolution of the out-of-home advertising profession, which has been active since 1928. The event also anticipates a major breakthrough with the expected passage of the charter bill by Nigeria’s National Assembly, promising to further elevate the industry.