[1][2][3] He previously held the position of Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), having been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2016.

[11] Between 2001 and 2009, Dare served as Chief of the Hausa Service, African Division at Voice of America (VOA) in Washington, DC, where he managed various portfolios including the daily production of radio and online broadcast programs.

He also led a team of international journalists based in Washington, DC, and correspondents in West Africa for Voice of America.

[14] He also served as the Chief of Staff / Special Adviser on media to former Lagos State Governor who is the current President of Nigeria,[15] His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCON[16] In 2016, Dare became the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), where he managed the NCC's interactions with public and private sector stakeholders.

[37][38] The controversy escalated when, following FIBA's decision to replace Nigeria with Mali at the World Cup, Sunday Dare lifted the self-imposed ban, citing the "overriding spirit of national interest".

[39][40][41] Dare was recognized as one of the fifty Leading Nigerians during Nigeria's Golden Jubilee anniversary celebration in North America.