INEC Chairman appoints Adedayo Oketola as Chief Press Secretary

By Balarabe Oshiafi

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan has announced the appointment of Adedayo Oketola, an award-winning journalist and former Editor of The PUNCH newspaper, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS).
Official reports made available to ExpressDay Newspaper describes the appointment as “a significant move towards enhancing transparency and effective communication within the commission”.
Oketola has received numerous awards for his contributions to journalism, including Editor of the Year at the Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA) and The Industry Awards.
Distinguished career With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Oketola has held key editorial roles at The PUNCH, including Assistant Editor, News Editor, and Editor.
Under his leadership as Editor, the PUNCH consolidated its reputation for fearless journalism and public-interest reporting.
Oketola’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen INEC’s relationship with the media and the Nigerian public.
As CPS, Oketola is expected to enhance the commission’s information management, public communication, and engagement with stakeholders.
The appointment comes at a critical time when public confidence in electoral processes is crucial to national stability.
With his extensive experience and credibility in journalism, Adedayo Oketola’s appointment is expected to bring a new level of transparency and effectiveness to INEC’s communication strategy.