Wale Adenuga Appointed Grand Patron of EMCOAN

Sunday Okobi


The legendary entertainment industry icon and Chairman, Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP), PEFTI Film Institute and WAPTV, Wale Adenuga, has been appointed as the Grand Patron of Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN), the foremost organisation consisting of outstanding producers of content for TV, radio, online platforms among others. 

The appointment which took place at the EMCOAN Induction Ceremony, which was held recently in Lagos, further defined Adenuga’s immortal legacy and place in the Nigerian entertainment industry. 

In his remark, the veteran TV producer didn’t mince words on the cherished appointment, as he said, “As one of the founding fathers of EMCOAN, I am truly proud of what the association has become today, with its league of distinguished members who have kept the organisation’s flag flying ensuring content creators in this part of the world are properly represented as they pursue their creative and business endeavors.

“I will never take such an honour for granted and will perform my role with the same hard work and integrity that have sustained my business empire over the years, and years to come.”

Also appointed as Patron, is the dynamic Media Practitioner; Yinka Adebayo, Group Executive Director, Omnicom Media Group, West and Central Africa.

Among those who graced the landmark event were Raphael Akpan, Director, Lagos office of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), EMCOAN BOT Members; Dr. Opa Williams (Chairman), High Chief Emeka Ossai, Madam Agatha Amata, Mrs. Deborah Odutayo, Mrs. Jibe Ologeh, EMCOAN President, Mr. Adeniji Omirin, EMCOAN Members, and Members of the Press.