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By Kola Alawiye Former Editor of The Punch newspaper, Adedayo Oketola, has clinched the job of Chief Press Secretary with his impressive CV. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), is said to be impressed.He approved the appointment. The appointment followed the exit of Rotimi Oyekanmi, who previously served as CPS to the immediate past INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Mr. Adedayo Eriye Oketola’s track record as a “multi-award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of experience,” recognised for his “inclusive reporting and journalistic excellence.” Oketola, a seasoned journalist and media strategist, brings over two decades of experience in investigative reporting, media management, and strategic communications. He previously held senior editorial positions at The Punch newspaper, where he reported on national politics, business, and governance. His appointment is expected to strengthen INEC’s media relations and enhance public communication as the Commission advances reforms toward transparent and credible elections in Nigeria. A graduate of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Law, Oketola also boasts a distinguished academic background: Bachelor’s Degree in English (Literature) – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2004Master’s Degree in English (Literature) – University of Ibadan, 2006Certificate in Investigative Reporting – New England Center for Investigative Reporting, Boston University, 2012Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos, 2017Diploma in Public Relations – Business Education Examinations Council, 2021He is currently pursuing a degree in International Relations at the University of London, further expanding his academic and professional horizons.
