The Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) and Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) have reiterated commitment to industry growth and sustainability.
Both associations made this known when newly elected officers of MIPAN visited EMCOAN’s secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos recently. Welcoming them, EMCOAN President, Mr Adeniji Omirin, expressed his delight at MIPAN’s visit, emphasising the importance of unity and collaborative efforts in the media sector. “Today’s meeting would herald a new beginning of synergy between our organisations. This is a testament to our commitment to working together for the common good of our industry. By joining forces, EMCOAN and MIPAN can leverage each other’s strengths to create a more robust and sustainable media environment in Nigeria,” he said.
MIPAN’s President, Mr Dozie Okafor, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the shared vision for progress and development. “We are thrilled to engage with EMCOAN and explore avenues where our collaboration can lead to tangible benefits for all stakeholders. This partnership is crucial for setting new benchmarks in media planning, buying, and content creation,” he remarked.
The meeting, which held at the EMCOAN secretariat, noted that the synergy between the two entities promises to drive innovation and excellence in media practices nationwide.
During the discussions, both organizations made solid commitments to support each other’s growth and success. Key areas of focus included: Enhancing industry standards and best practices, promoting local content, strengthening regulatory frameworks to ensure a fair and competitive market and encouraging innovation and embracing new media technologies.
The visit ended with an agreement to work together to rid the industry of corruption and ensuring equity and fairness in the industry as well as identifying and executing collaborative projects that would benefit both members and the wider media community.
The leadership of EMCOAN and MIPAN expressed their optimism about the positive impact this partnership would have on the Nigerian media landscape. They also called on other stakeholders to support this initiative and join hands in promoting the growth and sustainability of the industry.
Also present at the visit were members of the Board of Trustee (BOT) of EMCOAN such as Agatha Amata, Nollywood actor/producer, High Chief Emeka Ossai, immediate past President of EMCOAN- Jibe Ologeh while MIPAN had Executive members like Brendan Nwagwu (Vice President), Funke Fajusigbe (Assistant Publicity Secretary ) and Funmi Bamigboye (Assistant Secretary).
