A Seasoned journalist, thought leader, member of national and international professional organizations, Mr Komolafe, is one of the most engaging Nigerian journalists, storytellers of our time whose reverberant narratives resonate perfectly well with his readers. Also greatly respected for his compassionate leaning, and involvement in non-profit organizations which focus on the plights of the vulnerable, Mr Komolafe’s profound knowledge and infinite grasp of complex national policy subject matters, have seen him proposing policy prescriptions that seek to address issues of disparities, diversities, and lack of inclusiveness in order to forge a robust national economic development strategy. Mr Komolafe graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Calabar, in Nigeria in 1982.
He is presently the deputy Managing Director of ThisDay Newspapers and the internal Ombudsman for THISDAY Group, including its television arm, ARISE TV. Komolafe’s weekly column known as New HORIZON on the back page of ThisDay, is gripping, irresistible and a popular staple in Nigeria’s national weekly discourse. Prior to joining ThisDay, Mr Komolafe worked variously at TheGuardian and National Concord newspapers where his commentaries on national issues were equally adjudged as very delightful.
Upon his graduation from the University of Calabar in 1982, he proceeded to the International Institute of Journalism, Berlin where he expanded the scope of his journalism and intellectual development. Indeed, Mr Komolafe achieved national acclaim as a leading light in journalism with his peerless works at notable Nigerian newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian, The News and National Concord. In recognition of his astuteness, and ingenuity, he was appointed into notable positions in the national bodies of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Nigerian Guild of Editors(NGE), respectively.
His knowledge and experience traverse national and international boundaries having participated in numerous international conferences in Journalism, Communications, Labour, Democracy and Development, including the Leadership and Simulation program at J Mac Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. In appreciation of his sterling contributions to matters affecting the plight of the vulnerable, the federal government of Nigeria appointed him into the Governing Board of the National Human Rights Commission.
Besides his work in journalism, Komolafe brings a wealth of experience that will be immensely beneficial to MAYOR JACOB’s Board as an independent, non-executive board member.