ASO CONFERENCE 2026: APPMEN TO INVEST COUNCIL OF PATRONS LED BY SENATOR LIYEL IMOKE, ODYONG NYANKPA II, EMIR OF KATAGUM; UNVEILS 25 NIGERIA WE WANT AMBASSADORS

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…Abuja Set to Host Nigeria’s Biggest Convergence of Content Creators, Media Owners and Nation Builders…

Abuja will come alive on Thursday, 24th September 2026, as the Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishment of Nigeria (APPMEN) hosts the highly anticipated Aso APPMEN / Content Creators 1-Day Conference 2026 at the AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju Hall, VCN, beside TETFUND Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja.

Themed VOICE, VISION, PURPOSE with a hard-hitting sub-theme, Practical Steps to Recover Monies Currently Outstanding, or Services Not Paid For, by Key Global Platforms, the conference is set to unlock practical solutions to the biggest frustration of Nigerian creators: creating value without getting paid.

The conference will bring together content creators, skit makers, influencers, comedians, journalists, bloggers, media proprietors and digital entrepreneurs from across Nigeria for one purpose, to turn influence into income and voice into value.

Speaking in Abuja, APPMEN National Coordinator, Chief Precious Enebuse, said the time has come to move from complaints to solutions.

“For years, Nigerian creators have powered global platforms with billions of views, yet many go unpaid due to policy issues, documentation errors and lack of support. This conference will give creators real tools, real contacts, and real pathways to recover their monies and protect their hustle,” he said.

TWO MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:

1. FORMAL INVESTITURE OF APPMEN COUNCIL OF PATRONS & ADVISORY COUNCIL

APPMEN will formally invest its Council of Patrons, comprising highly revered leaders:

• Chairman, Council of Patrons: His Excellency, Senator Liyel Imoke, CON, former Governor of Cross River State
• Grand Patron: His Royal Highness, Barr. Joel Sabo Aninge, PhD, MFR, Odyong Nyankpa II
• National Patron: His Royal Highness, Alh. Baba Umar Faruq II, CFR, Emir of Katagum

The National Advisory Council, chaired by development icon, Dr. Otive Igbuzor, PhD, will also be inaugurated.

2. UNVEILING OF 25 THE NIGERIA WE WANT AMBASSADORS

In its boldest nation-building move yet, APPMEN will unveil 25 distinguished Nigerians as THE NIGERIA WE WANT Ambassadors, exceptional men and women recognized for integrity, leadership, and selfless service to Nigeria.

WHO IS INVITED?

This is a must-attend for every content creator, influencer, TikToker, YouTuber, Facebook creator, Instagram influencer, journalist and media entrepreneur who is serious about growth, monetization and national impact.

Special Guests of Honour:
Chairman of Occasion, Amb. Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, National Chairman, PANDEF; Chief Guest of Honour, Alh. Mohammed Idris, Hon. Minister of Information & National Orientation; Special Guest of Honour, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigeria Communications Commission.
Royal Father of the Day: His Royal Majesty Igwe Denis Okafor Ezeaniokaosisi II of Ovuria Kingdom among others

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, 24th September, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM Prompt
Venue: AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju Hall, VCN, beside TETFUND HQ, Maitama, Abuja.

Attendance is open but seats are limited. Early arrival is strongly advised.

For Enquiries, Participation & Partnership:
08033 644 343, 08020 505 121, 08050 202 443 | appmen.ng@gmail.com

Signed:
Chief Precious Enebuse
National Coordinator,
Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishment of Nigeria (APPMEN)
21st September, 2026