PUNCH’s Editor-in-Chief appointed to world editors’ board

Adeyeye Joseph, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of PUNCH Nigeria, has been appointed to the Board of the World Editors Forum, the global network of newsroom leaders under the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). Joseph, who boasts over 25 years of journalism experience, has steered PUNCH Nigeria through a major digital transformation, strengthening its newsroom […]

Adeyeye Joseph, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of PUNCH Nigeria, has been appointed to the Board of the World Editors Forum, the global network of newsroom leaders under the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA).

Joseph, who boasts over 25 years of journalism experience, has steered PUNCH Nigeria through a major digital transformation, strengthening its newsroom capacity and commercial sustainability.

Welcoming him to the board, David Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail and President of the World Editors Forum, said Joseph’s appointment would enrich the body’s work.

“We are delighted to welcome Adeyeye to the board. He brings valuable experience and perspective from a region of the world that is often underrepresented in our discussions,” Walmsley noted.

Stig Orskov, CEO of WAN-IFRA, also praised Joseph’s leadership.

“PUNCH has long been a trusted voice in the Nigerian media landscape, and we are thrilled to welcome Adeyeye Joseph. His insights and expertise will be invaluable in helping the Forum better serve editors and publishers worldwide,” Orskov said.

Joseph’s career spans roles as Editor of The PUNCH and Saturday PUNCH, where he oversaw award-winning investigative journalism and shaped widely read editorial sections. Twice named Nigeria’s Editor of the Year, he is currently pursuing a PhD on the impact of digital disruption on public-interest journalism.

His appointment marks another milestone for Nigerian journalism, placing the country’s leading newspaper at the heart of global conversations on the future of news publishing.