Adenuga Bags EMCOAN Grand Patron Title, Pledges Lifelong Commitment

It was an exciting moment for Nigeria’s creative industry as legendary media entrepreneur Wale Adenuga was celebrated with one of the highest honours in the sector, earning his place as Grand Patron of the Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria, the foremost body representing producers of television, radio, and digital content across the country.

The recognition was conferred during the EMCOAN Induction Ceremony held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Lagos, drawing key stakeholders and influential figures from Nigeria’s media and entertainment landscape.

Adenuga, who serves as Chairman of Wale Adenuga Productions, PEFTI Film Institute, and WAPTV, was visibly honoured by the appointment, which recognises his decades-long contribution to content creation and industry development.

Speaking after receiving the honour, the veteran producer reflected on his long-standing relationship with the association and its evolution over the years.

“As one of the founding fathers of EMCOAN, I am truly proud of what the association has become today,” Adenuga said.

 “With its league of distinguished members, the organisation has continued to keep its flag flying, ensuring that content creators in this part of the world are properly represented as they pursue both their creative and business endeavours.”

He further pledged unwavering commitment to the new role, assuring members of his dedication to advancing the association’s vision.

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“I will never take this honour for granted and will perform my role with the same hard work and integrity that has sustained my business empire over the years, and for many more years to come,” he added.

In the same vein, respected media executive Yinka Adebayo, Group Executive Director at Omnicom Media Group for West and Central Africa, was also named Patron, further strengthening the association’s leadership structure.

The ceremony attracted a distinguished audience, including Raphael Akpan, Director of the Lagos office of the National Broadcasting Commission, alongside members of EMCOAN’s Board of Trustees such as Opa Williams (Chairman), Emeka Ossai, Agatha Amata, Deborah Odutayo, and Jibe Ologeh.

Also present were the association’s president, Adeniji Omirin, members of the organisation, and representatives of the press, all of whom witnessed what many described as a defining moment for Nigeria’s content creation industry.