Nigerian journalist
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 |
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Born | 1961-10-21
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Nationality | Nigerian |
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Citizenship | Nigeria |
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Occupation | Journalist |
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Employer | Vanguard Media(Newspaper) |
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Organization | Ife Development Union |
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Education
He 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
Gbenga 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
Gbenga is the Deputy President, Ife Development Board (IDB) and chairman of the Ile-Ife community.[1][9]
Achievements
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