Stephen Adewale
Born (1982-08-03) 3 August 1982
Akure, Ondo State
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • politician
OfficeOndo State SDP chair

Stephen Adewale is a Nigerian journalist and politician who is the current head of station at KAFTAN TV.

Biography

Adewale was born on 3 August 1982 in Akure, Ondo State. He started his education in 1998 at Salvation Army Primary School and was admitted to Obafemi Awolowo University in 2007 where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in History and International Relations.[1]

After meeting Adewole Adebayo in 2014,[2] Adewale was crucial in the creation of KAFTAN TV and is the current head of station.[3] In 2015, Adewale was made a director of African Dialogue Mission and joined the African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security in 2016.[2] In 2022, Adewale was made the chairman of Social Democratic Party in Ondo State.[2]

Early life and education

Adewale was born on 3rd August 1982 to late Mr. Ademola Adewale and Mrs Eunice Adunni (nee Kumuyi). He hails from Akure in Akure South Local Government, the capital city of Ondo State. He attended Salvation Army Primary School in Akure. Having worked as a bus conductor for many years, he later attended Prospect High School in Akure for his Secondary School education. He then went on to study History/International Relations at Obafemi Awolowo University and graduated in 2011. Adewale observed his mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps at Osun State College of Education, Ilesa.[4]

Personal Life

Adewale is married to Mrs Kehinde Adewale (nee Akinwale) and the marriage is blessed with a child.

References

  1. ↑ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (22 October 2023). ""My growing days were challenge-filled"—Mr. Stephen Adewale, Ondo SDP Chairman". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "From Journalism to Political Juggernaism: Meet Stephen Adewale". The Sun. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  3. ↑ Roberts, Racheal (3 August 2022). "Stephen Adewale at 40 – A Leader of Leaders!". Vanguard. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  4. ↑ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (22 October 2023). ""My growing days were challenge-filled"—Mr. Stephen Adewale, Ondo SDP Chairman". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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