…says better to celebrate than mourn
Nigeria’s drinks marketing and sales company, Grand Oak Limited, has joined the family of late Mr. Babatunde Stephen to celebrate the life and achievement of the deceased and his role in consolidating the Marketing and Advertising Sector in Nigeria; saying his contributions to the advertising sector will remain indelible.
As the founding president of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria, Grand Oak said Babatunde positioned advertisers as critical stakeholders in the marketing sector and had a respected voice supporting development and professionalism in the industry.
Celebrating with the family and commenting on the legacy and impact of late Mr. Babatunde, the General Manager, Grand Oak Limited, Mr. Stanley Obi, said the late ADVAN boss fought for the recognition of marketers and advertisers as professionals to be respected.
“Mr. Stephen legacy led to the recognition of Marketers and Advertisers as a profession to be reckoned with in Nigeria and Internationally. He has lived a life worth emulating, having mentored great marketers of our time, among his many other achievements in life,” the company said in a statement obtained on Thursday.
The company also extended its condolences to his family and prays that God grants the deceased Babatunde Olaniyi eternal rest.
Babatunde died on July 23, 2022.
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