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.
[4][5] 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] 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] Gbenga is the Deputy President, Ife Development Board (IDB) and chairman of the Ile-Ife community.