Lai Mohammed, Toyin Subair, Olalekan Fadolapo Honoured at NEMCEA 2024 as Content Owners Win Awards

L-R: Alh. Lai Mohammed, Former Minister of Information and Culture; Representative of Mr. Toyin Subair, Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties & Domestic Affairs; and Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, Director-General of Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria (ARCON).

The Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed alongside Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties & Domestic Affairs, Mr. Toyin Subair and Director-General of Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo have been honoured with the Special Industry Recognition tagged ‘Distinguished Award as Champion of TV Broadcast Revolution in Nigeria’ at the 2024 edition of Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA) held recently.

Eminent individuals, content creators, content owners, media outfits, and professionals in the media and entertainment industry also shined at the prestigious award. NEMCEA organised by the Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) is renowned for recognizing outstanding achievements in different categories of content genre which include Web/TV Drama Series, TV Features, Radio, Social Media/Online, and International Content/Channel for the 2024 event. The award held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos climaxed the two-day event which consisted of conference, exhibition, and awards.

Commenting on the reasons for awarding Mohammed, Subair, and Fadolapo, the organisers said, “We are currently on the threshold of a Television Revolution in the media space in Nigeria today. The impact and the continuous efforts of these three key players can’t be forgotten and should be duly recognized and appreciated. They are Alh. Lai Mohammed, Former Minister of Information and Culture; Mr. Toyin Subair, the current Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties & Domestic Affairs and Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, the Director General/CEO of Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON)/ CEO.

“These individuals have contributed immensely and are still contributing to the development and continuous growth of the Broadcast Media Content Industry in Nigeria.

“Alhaji Lai Mohammed PLANTED the SEED, Toyin Subair WATERED the SEED and Dr. Oialekan Fadolapo is giving LIGHT & LIFE to the SEED. These trios are instrumental and key to the current revolution we are witnessing in the Industry today; we are believing strongly that it will start blossoming very soon.”

Also to be honoured that night via the Industry PACESSETER Awards as Outstanding Content Creator is Mediaprenuer, TV Host, Content Producer, and Philanthropist, Agatha Amata, MD/CEO, Inside Out Media & RAVE TV for her contribution and selfless services to the growth of the Industry.

Earlier, NEMCEA Jury Chairman, Okey Ogunjiofor, revealed that 105 entries were received but only 47 entries made the nomination list.

In his words, “Without any doubt, reward systems are not just testimonials to the hard work and professionalism of industry practitioners alone, but platforms created to energise the recipients to do more and grow the ecosystem for the benefit of all. NEMCEA Award is therefore a much-needed impetus for the expansion of the creative space. Expectedly, from the maiden edition till the third, there has been a steady increase in the number of entries yearly.

“This year, my colleagues in the jury, Patience Oghre Imobhio, Cordelia Okpei, and myself have thoroughly pored through the various 105 entries for this 2024 edition, and thereafter published 47 nominations across the categories from which winners emerged.”

The President of EMCOAN, Adeniji Omirin, stated that it would continue to recognize and honour outstanding achievements in the media and entertainment industry.

The full lists of winners across categories are below:

1) Winner – Best Actor

GREG “Teddy Bear” OJEFUA (Road Trip)

2) Winner – Best Actress

MARY GOLD (Wrath of the gods)

3) Winner – Best Director

VICTOR EYIKE (Road Trip)

4) Winner – Creative Nigeria Summit (CNS) Awards for

Best Producer –

KAYODE PETERS (i5ive Series)

5) Winner – Creative Nigeria Summit (CNS) Awards for Best Overall Drama Series (TV Web/Drama Series)

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