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  • Ramon, Uwaediea To Speak On Media, Advertising Regulations At Brand Journalists Conference

    Ramon, Uwaediea To Speak On Media, Advertising Regulations At Brand Journalists Conference

     

    Discourse on media management and advertising regulations will take the centre stage at the Brand Journalists’ Association of Nigeria (BJAN) 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Conference billed to take place on December 11, 2021 at the Presken Hotel and Suites, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

     

    The theme of the conference is, ‘’Media Management In Difficult Times’’ while the keynote speaker is Mr. Ramon Nasir Olanrewaju, Group Head, External Affairs & Media, UBA Plc.

     

    Also speaking at the event is Mr. Nosakhare Uwadiae, Esq, Managing Partner, Gee Law Firm, who would be speaking on ‘’Advertising, Impartiality And Regulation’’.

     

    Speaking on the event, Mr. Afolabi Idowu, Chairman, BJAN said the conference promises to generate germane ideas that will help to consolidate the growth of the Nigerian media environment.

     

    He noted, ‘’BJAN AGM/Conference is our flagship event that seasoned analysts and informed stakeholders gathered to dissect key issues facing the marketing industry and Nigeria at large.’’

     

    ‘’Our plan at this year is to brainstorm on the imperatives in developing our very vibrant media sector. It is our belief that at the end of the conference, we will generate germane thoughts that will help to strengthen the growth of Media practice in Nigeria.

     

    “Experts in media and advertising law profession with verifiable records have been lined up for the event, we believe that the knowledge shared at the event would deepen the knowledge base of individuals, groups and entire Nigerian ecosystem’’, he added.

     

    Idowu urged brands and organizations to embrace the strategic marketing opportunities that the event provides to consolidate and deepen visibility and presence of their product and services in the marketplace.

     

    BJAN had the Maiden edition of the conference in 2013 in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital with the theme “Repositioning Centenary Brands to Align with Modern Realities.” 

     

    The 2020 edition held in Lagos, had its theme as “Consolidating Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution: Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons.“

     

    Brand Journalists’ Association of Nigeria (BJAN) is the umbrella body of practicing journalists covering Brands, Public Relations, Marketing and advertising beat in Nigeria.

     

  • BJAN Holds Candle Light Procession and Night of Tributes For Late Chairman, Ekwujuru, in Lagos

    BJAN Holds Candle Light Procession and Night of Tributes For Late Chairman, Ekwujuru, in Lagos

    By Adejuwon Osunnuyi

     

    As Nigerians continue to mourn the sudden demise of the late chairman of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria, BJAN, Princewill Oziomachukwu Ekwujuru, members of the association have concluded plans to hold a candle light procession and Night of Tributes in his honour.

     

    The event, which holds on Friday, September 24, 2021, is expected to attract friends,  family and stakeholders in the integrated marketing communications industry, as his death has left people across different divides devastated.

     

    According to a notice by the chairman, Funeral Committee for BJAN, Goddie Ofose, the event would hold at the Archbishop Vinning Ground Oba Akinjobi Ikeja GRA Ikeja opposite Police College, Lagos at 5pm.

     

    Attendees to the event are urged to don all-white attire as all Covid-19 protocols would be duly observed.

     

    However, many have testified to the late Vanguard’s Brands and Marketing reporter’s humility,  simplicity and affinity with his roots.

     

    Born Princewill Oziomachukwu Ekwujuru on June 24, 1965, the late Brand Journalist veteran was a Mass Communications graduate of the Abia State University.

     

    Ekwujuru is survived by his wife and children.

     

    It would be recalled that Ekwujuru suffered a fatal injuries as a result of bike accident on July 6th, which left him in coma for over two weeks but eventually, lost the battle on July 23rd at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo, Lagos.

     

    The late BJAN chairman’s remains will be interred in his native home, Njaba, Imo State on September 30th, 2021.

     

  • BJAN Holds 9th Consumer Rights Day March 31st

    BJAN Holds 9th Consumer Rights Day March 31st

     

    The Brand Journalists’ Association of Nigeria, BJAN, has announced its plans to hold the 9th Consumer Rights Day celebration on the 31st of March 2021.

     

    The decision to mark this year’s event on the chosen date was as a result of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which was envisaged to disrupt activities within the Marketing communication industry and the country at large.

     

    The event which has the theme, ‘’Tackling Plastic Pollution: Challenges, Solution and Benefits’’ will hold at LCCI Event & Exhibition Center, Nurudeen Olowopopo Drive, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, by 9am.

     

    To lead the discussion is Mrs. Sola Salako-Ajulo, President/Founder, Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CAFON), other discussants include, Ms. Ifeoma Okoye, Sustainability and Community Affairs Manager, Nigerian Bottling Company PLC, Ms Chineze Amanfo, Lead, Public Relations, 9Mobile, Mrs. Sade Morgan, Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries PLC and Mr. Ayo Oluwatosin, Member, Board of Trustees, Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). Others are drawn from manufacturing and sectors alike in the country.

     

    To moderate the session is a seasoned communication expert, Mr. Bolaji Abimbola, Managing Director, Integrated Indigo Communications Limited.

     

    Speaking on the event, Chairman of BJAN, Mr. Princewill Ekwujuru, said the association has made adequate preparations to ensure that the event is successful despite several challenges facing businesses currently.

     

    He said, “We understand the current economic situation in the country caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hence the delay and preparations to mark this year’s Consumer Rights Day on 15th of March.

     

    He added that, “We have carefully selected our speakers this year considering the theme as a way of raising awareness and engage consumers in Nigeria to adopt and promote more sustainable practices.

     

    This year’s theme is building on last year’s theme of ‘The Sustainable Consumer’, the campaign will focus on the central role that consumer advocates, governments and businesses can play in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis.’’

     

    Ekwujuru appeals to corporate organizations and Marketing Communication agencies to be part of the event by partnering with the association for successful hosting of Consumer Rights Day celebration 2021.

     

    Organizations like Nestle, Nigeria Breweries, Guinness Nigeria, Seven-Up, Integrated Indigo Communications Ltd, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Lagos State Chapter and Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) have indicated interest to partner BJAN on this event.

     

    Brand Journalists’ Association of Nigeria (BJAN) is an umbrella body of Journalists that cover brands, marketing and advertising beat in Nigeria with over 100 hundred members across Nigeria.