Gbenga Adefaye is a Nigerian journalist, administrator and media scholar, with over 30 years' experience in the Nigerian media industry.[1][2][3] He is the Editor-in-chief of the Vanguard media (Newspapers) and the Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. More so, he was a two-term president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (2008–2013) and a member of the Governing council of the University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.[4][5]
Editor-in-Chief/general manager, Vangaurd Media(Newspapers) Gbenga Adefaye | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961-10-21 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | Vanguard Media(Newspaper) |
| Organization | Ife Development Union |
Education
editHe obtained a bachelor's degree in Mass communication from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka,1984 and a Master's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos, Lagos in1988[6]
Career
editGbenga began his career as a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority in 1985.[6] He joined the Vanguard Media in 1986 and has risen from being a Reporter/Feature Writer to Editorial Training Manager/Chief Sub-editor and presently the Editor-in-chief and general manager of the Vanguard Media(Newspaper).[6][7] In addition, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye was appointed to serve as the Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, with effect from September 1, 2020, by the Governing council of the institute[8]
Associations
editGbenga is the Deputy President, Ife Development Board (IDB) and chairman of the Ile-Ife community.[1][9]
Achievements
edit- He established the Radio Studio project- PEN RADIO and secured the broadcast license from the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission for the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.[10]
- He established the partnership between the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Pan-Atlantic University, School of Media & Communications and, also started the groundwork for the Editors House in Lagos State.[11]
- Gbenga rallied notable Nigerian statesmen that insulated the nomination and installation of Ooni Ogunwusi Ojaja II in Osun State.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Ooni of Ife greets Vanguard's GM, Adefaye, at 60". Vanguard News. 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Reviewers' introduction to Gbenga Adefaye: The media man @ 60". Vanguard News. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Adefaye: Brother, buddy and tutor with a good heart, By Steve Ayorinde". 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Adefaye returns as NGE president". Vanguard News. 2011-01-15. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "NewsLodge Latest "News in Nigeria" & Jobs update". 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ a b c Admin (2016-08-09). "ADEFAYE, Francis Gbenga". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Harvest of tributes to a media colossus". Vanguard News. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Ex-NGE president, Gbenga Adefaye, named new NIJ provost". Punch Newspapers. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ a b "Journalism: A tribute to Gbenga Adefaye". The Guild. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM: 50 YEARS ON". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Adefaye: Brother, buddy and tutor with a good heart". TheCable. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2022-04-11.