Segun Adeniyi

Olusegun Adeniyi is a highly respected Nigerian journalist, author, and media executive, currently serving as the Chairman of the Editorial Board of *ThisDay* newspapers. He is recognized for his extensive career in journalism, his influential tenure in public service, and his insightful books on Nigerian politics. **Early Life and Education** Segun Adeniyi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Relations, which he obtained from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 1989. He furthered his academic pursuits by earning a Masters in International Law and Diplomacy (MILD) from the University of Lagos in 1997. In addition to his formal degrees, Adeniyi was a Fellow at the prestigious Weatherhead Centre for International Affairs at Harvard University during the 2010/2012 academic session. **Career Progression and Current Status** A prominent figure in Nigerian media and governance, Adeniyi is currently the chair of the editorial board of *ThisDay* newspapers. Beyond his role in media, he is a fellow of the Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) and a founding member of the National Stakeholder Working Group of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). He has also held a significant position in public service as a former spokesperson. **Notable Works and Achievements** Adeniyi is a critically acclaimed author, known for chronicling pivotal moments in Nigerian political history. His notable works include: * *Power, Politics and Death: A front-row account of Nigeria under the late President Yar’Adua* * *The Last 100 Days of Abacha* * *Abiola’s Travails* * *Fortress on Quicksand* * *POLITRICKS: National Assembly under Military Dictatorship*