Our History

Lagos Advertising & Ideas Festival (LAIF) is the brain child of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN). The Awards came on stream in 2006. The maiden edition was held on Friday, June 9th, 2006 at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos.
LAIF seeks to recognize creative excellence, help to improve the quality of creative craft and to promote the spirit of healthy competition, applying global best practices.
Objectives of the Award:

Reward and recognition of creativity.

Promotion of excellence in brand development strategies.

Launch of West Africa's creative potentials in international circles.

Creation of an avenue for celebration of great ideas.

Recognition of marketing excellence.

LAIF AWARDS 2025

Management Board

Jay Chukwuemeka
Chairman, LAIF Board
Henry Akpede
VICE Chairman, LAIF Board
Raphael Idu
Head, Jury Committee
Idiare Atimomo
Head, Documentation Committee
Colette Otusheso
Head, PR & Event Committee
Funmbi Fayo Adeleye
Head, Sponsorship Committee
Oyindamola Fakile
Head, Technical Committee
Dolapo Ogunbambo
Technical Committee
Jumoke Akinyele
Jury Committee
Olusegun Akinyemiju
LAIF Secretariat 2023