D’Aglye to Hold Symposium for UNILAG Female Students

By Faith Enang

Dentsu Aglye, a leading marketing and media buying agency in Nigeria, is holding a masterclass and symposium in honour of the 2024 International Women’s Day.

Themed Women Leading Change: Empowering the Next Generation of Marketing and Creative Mavericks, the event will be held tomorrow Friday, 12th April, 2024 at the Theatre Hall, Creative Arts Department, University of Lagos.

Exclusively organised for the female students of UNILAG, the event boasts of keynote speakers like award-winning veteran actor, Joke Silva and the Promasidor Marketing Director, Debola Williams.

The Chief Operating Officer of Dentsu Agyle Nigeria, Marian Ogaziechi, noted that selected female students would also be supported with a N2 million business grant at the symposium.

According to her, this is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility aimed at empowering female undergraduate and postgraduate students in Mass Communication, Creative Arts, and others interested in marketing communications.

“This masterclass aims to inspire and equip the next generation of female marketing leaders by providing them with valuable industry knowledge and fostering their professional growth.

“We are passionate about investing in the future of our industry.

“This masterclass is an opportunity for us to share our expertise and empower young female minds with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the ever-evolving world of marketing and communications,” she said.

On her part, the Project Manager, Ifeoma Uzor, assured that attendees would gain insights from accomplished female leaders, exploring topical and self-development topics.

Also, the Project Mobilisation Officer, Oladunni Akinola, said that Dentsu Agyle would also be interested in giving internship opportunities to outstanding students.

“We want to help female students excel and give them the opportunities to be leaders in the industry.

“The masterclass is open to university students from all disciplines with an interest in marketing, communications, and business.

“Space is limited, so interested students are encouraged to register early.”

Panelists at the symposium will include Chioma Ude, Bada Akintunde-Johnson, Doris Ohanugo, Ope Filani, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Rosemary Egabor-Afolayan, Sophie Egeji, Bamike Adenibuyan, among others.

While the class facilitators are Marian Ogaziechi, Ochuko Adeboye, and Faith Adepoju.