Lolu Akinwunmi, renowned advertising figure and founder of Prima Garnet, a leading advertising and marketing communications group in Nigeria, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Centre for Integrated Health Programme (CIHP) Nigeria. His appointment follows the retirement of Alhaji Muhammed Imam Yahaya, who served the board diligently as both a member and Chairman.
Having been a longstanding member of the CIHP board, Mr. Akinwunmi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. He is the founding Group CEO of the Prima Garnet Africa Group, a prominent marketing communication and advertising conglomerate, and holds positions on the boards of several other organizations. Additionally, he is a Fellow of both the Advertising Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN).
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Akinwunmi has made significant contributions to the advertising industry, including serving on the Board of Ogilvy Africa Johannesburg, a major global advertising network group. He was also appointed as the pioneer Secretary of the Rebranding Nigeria Ad Hoc Committee in 2008 and later as the pioneer CEO of the Nigerian Rebranding Project Support Group by President Goodluck Jonathan. In 2010, he was appointed as the 5th Chairman of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture.
CIHP, which originated from the MCAP program of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, New York, is a leading non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting better health outcomes for all Nigerians through sustainable systems and partnerships. Supported by funding from PEPFAR/U.S. Government through USCDC, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and others, CIHP works tirelessly to deliver equitable, quality, and cost-effective health interventions across Nigeria.
The Board of Directors expresses confidence in Mr. Lolu Akinwunmi’s leadership, envisioning a future of sustainable growth and relevance under his guidance. With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to excellence, Mr. Akinwunmi is poised to lead CIHP towards further transformation and impact in the realm of public health and development.
