PMAN LEADERSHIP
Leading the Future
of Nigerian Music
Meet the dedicated leaders guiding PMAN's mission to protect, empower, and advance the interests of musicians across Nigeria.
Pretyy Okafor
National President — PMAN
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Message from
the President
“The strength of PMAN has always resided in the talent, dedication, and collective spirit of our members. Together, we are not merely an association — we are the conscience of Nigeria's music industry.”
Over the past decade, the Nigerian music industry has achieved global recognition that was unimaginable to earlier generations of musicians. Afrobeats is a worldwide phenomenon. Our artists are selling out arenas from London to Los Angeles. Yet for too many musicians at home, basic protections, fair compensation, and professional recognition remain out of reach.
PMAN exists precisely to close that gap. Our mandate is clear: to represent every professional musician in Nigeria — from the concert halls of Lagos to the performance stages of Maiduguri — with equal dedication, equal voice, and equal protection under the law.
My commitment to you, as President, is to build a stronger, more transparent, and more impactful PMAN. One that is financially sustainable, institutionally credible, and nationally respected. One that negotiates with governments and corporations from a position of strength because it is backed by a unified, empowered membership.
National President
Performing Musicians Employers' Association of Nigeria (PMAN)
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
National Executive Council
The Executive Council provides strategic leadership and governance for PMAN nationwide, elected by the membership at the Annual General Conference.
Pretty Okafor
A veteran music professional with over 35 years of industry leadership, Chief Obasi has dedicated his career to advancing the rights and welfare of Nigerian musicians at every level of governance.
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
PMAN Organisational Structure
A transparent, democratic governance framework ensuring every Nigerian musician has a voice in the association's leadership and direction.
National President
Elected by the National AGC
National Executive Council
8 Members — Strategic Governance Body
South-West
7 States
South-East
5 States
South-South
6 States
North-West
7 States
North-East
6 States
North-Central
7 States
36 State Chapters + FCT
State Chairman & Executive Committees
Local Units
Grass-roots member representation
National President
Elected by the National AGC
National Executive Council
8 Members — Strategic Governance Body
6 Geopolitical Zones
Coordinating regional chapters
36 State Chapters + FCT
State Chairman & Executives
Local Units
Grass-roots member representation
OVERSIGHT BODY
Board of Trustees
Distinguished founding members and institutional custodians ensuring PMAN operates within its constitutional mandate and upholds its founding principles.
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chief Sir Pius Okafor
Founding member of PMAN and legendary highlife musician. His decades of dedication to Nigerian music and institutional governance have shaped PMAN's foundational principles.
TRUSTEE — EDUCATION & CULTURE
Prof. Adaeze Nwosu
Professor of Music at the University of Nigeria and former Director of Arts at the Federal Ministry of Culture. A distinguished academic voice on creative industry policy.
TRUSTEE — INDUSTRY & FINANCE
Engr. Bello Muhammed
Former Managing Director of a major Nigerian media corporation. Brings extensive experience in institutional finance, corporate governance, and strategic investment to PMAN.
TRUSTEE — LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Justice (Rtd) Folake Adebisi
Retired High Court Justice and leading authority on entertainment law and intellectual property rights in Nigeria. A critical legal guardian of PMAN's constitutional integrity.
CHAPTER DIRECTORY
State Chapter Leadership
PMAN's leadership extends across all 36 states and the FCT, with dedicated chapter executives serving musicians in every corner of Nigeria.
Showing 12 of 12 chapters
Lagos State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Prince Adewale Sholabi
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mrs. Bimpe Okonkwo
Abuja FCT
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Mr. Yakubu Danjuma
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mrs. Grace Obi
Kano State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Alhaji Sule Garba
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mr. Ibrahim Umar
Rivers State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Chief Tamuno Pepple
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Miss Joy Alabere
Anambra State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Mr. Chukwuemeka Dike
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mrs. Chioma Okafor
Oyo State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Dr. Tunde Bakare
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mr. Lanre Adedeji
Kaduna State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Malam Isyaku Bawa
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mrs. Hauwa Sani
Imo State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Chief Obiora Nwosu
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mr. Emeka Eze
Delta State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Mr. Austin Onyeka
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mrs. Patience Ufuoma
Ogun State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Oba Adeyemi Fashola
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mr. Biodun Oke
Borno State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Alhaji Bukar Ibrahim
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mr. Musa Goni
Benue State
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Mr. Tyov Agber
CHAPTER SECRETARY
Mrs. Ngunan Hemba
LEADERSHIP MANDATE
Our Leadership Responsibilities
PMAN leadership operates with a clear mandate — to serve the membership, protect the industry, and advance the creative economy.
Governance
Upholding PMAN's constitutional mandate, ensuring democratic governance, transparent operations, and accountability at every level of the association.
Member Welfare
Administering welfare programs, emergency relief funds, healthcare partnerships, and support services that protect members in times of need.
Industry Advocacy
Representing musicians in policy dialogues, copyright negotiations, broadcasting regulations, and all legislative frameworks affecting the music industry.
Strategic Partnerships
Building alliances with government ministries, international music organisations, corporate sponsors, and creative economy stakeholders.
Policy Development
Developing evidence-based policy positions, drafting industry standards, and contributing to national cultural and creative economy frameworks.
National Representation
Representing the interests of Nigerian musicians at federal, state, and international levels, ensuring their voice is heard where decisions are made.
GUIDING VALUES
Leadership Principles
These principles are not aspirations — they are the non-negotiable standards to which every PMAN leader is held.
Integrity
We lead with honesty and moral courage, ensuring every decision is made in the interest of our members and the integrity of the institution — even when difficult.
Transparency
We publish our decisions, financials, and governance actions openly. PMAN leadership believes that trust is built through radical transparency in all operations.
Accountability
Every leader in PMAN is accountable to the membership. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards and submit to democratic oversight and constitutional review.
Service
Leadership in PMAN is service — not privilege. We exist to serve musicians, advance their interests, and leave the institution stronger than we found it.
Excellence
We demand excellence in execution, governance quality, and member services. PMAN should be the standard-bearer for professional association leadership in Africa.
SECRETARIAT TEAM
Leadership Team
The dedicated professionals at the PMAN National Secretariat who keep the institution running and the membership served day after day.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Mr. Akin Adeleke
Seasoned operations professional overseeing day-to-day administration of the PMAN National Secretariat, with a focus on efficiency, member services, and institutional systems.
HEAD OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Mrs. Chibundo Okonkwo
Dedicated member relations professional responsible for onboarding, renewal, welfare tracking, and maintaining the national membership database across all 36 state chapters.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Mr. Segun Lawal
Entertainment and intellectual property attorney providing legal guidance to the National Executive Council, representing PMAN in disputes and regulatory engagements.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Miss Fatima Abdullahi
Strategic communications professional managing PMAN's digital presence, media relations, publications, and all public-facing content across national and social platforms.
EVENTS & PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Mr. Dare Omowunmi
Experienced events professional managing national conferences, galas, chapter meetings, and capacity-building programmes for the PMAN membership community.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Mrs. Ifeoma Anyanwu
Chartered accountant responsible for PMAN's national financial records, dues collection, vendor management, and quarterly reporting to the Board of Trustees.
DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY LEAD
Mr. Emeka Obi
Technology professional overseeing PMAN's digital transformation — from the online member verification portal to digital membership services and the institutional website.
WELFARE & ADVOCACY OFFICER
Mrs. Blessing Akpan
Social welfare specialist managing PMAN's member welfare programmes, emergency assistance funds, and advocacy interventions for musicians in distress.
RESEARCH & POLICY ANALYST
Mr. Chidi Nze
Policy researcher and industry analyst developing evidence-based advocacy positions, policy briefs, and research reports on the Nigerian music industry ecosystem.
MEASURABLE IMPACT
Driving Impact Across Nigeria
Numbers that reflect decades of consistent, determined leadership in service of Nigerian musicians.
36+
State Chapters
Across all geopolitical zones
50,000+
Members Represented
Professional musicians nationwide
100+
Industry Programs
Annual advocacy & development
30+
Years of Leadership
Consistent institutional credibility
JOIN THE MISSION
Together We Can Build a
Stronger Music Industry
Join PMAN and become part of a community dedicated to empowering musicians and shaping the future of Nigerian music for generations to come.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact PMAN Leadership
Reach our national leadership team, secretariat staff, or executive council through any of the channels below.
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
PMAN House, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
OFFICIAL EMAIL
info@pman.org.ngPHONE
+234 (0) 800-PMAN-NGOFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm WAT
PMAN National Secretariat
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
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