The former information commissioner in Ogun state and for President of President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abdulwaheed Odusile, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KAFTAN Television.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Human Resources Manager of the television station Oluwajuwonlo Janet Akinwale.
Akinwale said that Odusile, “With an impressive track record in strategic leadership and operational excellence, is poised to play a pivotal role in steering KAFTAN TV to new heights.
The statement reads ” KAFTAN TV Board of Directors gives the new CEO full autonomy to set up new management team and reorganise the company in a way that satisfies his professional needs.
“With a wealth of print and broadcast media experience spanning well over four decades, he brings a unique blend of vision and execution to the KAFTAN TV team.
“As CEO, Mr. Odusile will head the new management team and assume full responsibility for Corporate Performance, Profitability Strategy and Company’s Growth.
“Mr. Odusile until recently served as the Ogun State Commissioner for Information and Strategy from 2020 –2023.
“He parades over 40 years of national and international experience as a media manager. He was the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) from 2015 –2018.
“From 2016 –2019, Mr. Odusile was the President of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ).
“A renowned journalist and accomplished manager, the new KAFTAN TV Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has held various newsroom management positions, including being the pioneer Editor of National Life Newspaper and Managing Editor of The Nation.
“He was also at different times on the staff of National Concord and ThisDay Newspapers.
“A researcher and resource person in media, he has many publications amongst which are “Media Ethics and Promotion of Democratic Culture in Nigeria,”
“The Media, Socio-Cultural and Political Integration”, “Thoughts on Media Policy” among many others. He holds a Masters Degree in Legal Studies and belongs to a number of professional associations, including Nigerian Guild of Editors, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), West African Journalists Association (WAJA) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
“Mr. Odusile is an outstanding journalist, media executive and a good resource manager who will undoubtedly help KAFTAN TV in taking its pride of place in the Nigerian media space.
“We are confident of the significant contributions he will make in the new role.
Akinwale said that the appointment takes effect from 11th March, 2024.
