OAAN Receives Over 70 Entries for Poster Awards

Over 70 entries have been received from members of Advertising Agencies Association of Nigeria (AAAN) for this year’s Poster Awards organised by the Outdoor Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (OAAN). The entries are for creative works for their clients in the last 12 months.

According Obi Nnaobi, Publicity Secretary of OAAN, this is the highest entry since the Poster Awards began 10 years ago. “It shows that the awards is resonating with the whole marketing community in Nigeria and has become credible reference point of excellence in the industry,” Mr. Nnaobi said.

Meanwhile Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has confirmed participation in the Awards ceremony which will take place on Thursday June 30, 2016 at Eko Hotel, Lagos. He will be the Chairman of the occasion. The event consists of a Business session in the afternoon and an Award / Dinner in the evening.

Mr Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman Troyka Holdings will be speaking on ‘Indices of a vibrant economy- outdoor advertising as a catalyst for growth’ during the business session. The poster award which will feature 12 awards categories: Dairy, Food and Beverages, Alcoholic drinks, Non Alcoholic drinks, Telecoms etc. with Grand Poster Award going to the best creative work. Conoil PLC won the Grand poster award last year with its Quartro oil advert. The advert also won in the oil and gas sector.