FG inaugurates advertising offences tribunal to enforce ARCON Act
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Advertising Offences Tribunal, a new adjudicatory body established to strengthen regulation, enhance professionalism, and promote accountability within Nigeria’s advertising and marketing communications industry. The post FG inaugurates advertising offences tribunal to enforce ARCON Act appeared first on Nairametrics .
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially established the Advertising Offences Tribunal, a new body dedicated to enforcing compliance with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act 2022. The tribunal was inaugurated in Abuja by Information and National Orientation Minister, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday. Idris highlighted that the ARCON Act expanded regulatory powers and created the tribunal to handle offenses related to breaches of the Act, advertising regulations, and industry codes.
The inauguration marks a significant step in fostering a more professional, ethical, and accountable advertising industry in Nigeria. Idris called on the tribunal members, led by Justice Cecilia M. A. Olatoregun, to uphold fairness, independence, and integrity in their duties. ARCON Director-General, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, emphasized that the tribunal is the first of its kind globally, demonstrating Nigeria's commitment to regulating advertising through legislation and establishing institutional mechanisms for enforcement and dispute resolution.
The tribunal's first task will be to ensure swift hearing and resolution of matters related to advertising practices in Nigeria.
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