Tunde Olusunle Inducted as Fellow of Nigerian Guild of Editors

Tunde Olusunle, a poet, journalist, scholar, and media relations practitioner, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). This honor was conferred during the closing ceremony of the Guild’s 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) on September 26, 2026, at the Enugu International Conference Centre, Enugu State.

Olusunle was one of four veteran journalists inducted, alongside Husseina Akila Bangshika, Ogbuagu Anikwe, and Tunde Rahman. The oath of professionalism was administered by the Guild’s Emeritus President, Baba Dantiye.

Olusunle's career spans nearly four decades, beginning with Daily Times of Nigeria in 1990. He served as Special Assistant to former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007 and has contributed significantly to literature and journalism.

He holds a PhD in Media Arts from the University of Abuja and has published extensively, including poetry collections and essays on sociopolitical issues. He was previously inducted into the Faculty of Fellows of the Association of Nigerian Authors three years ago.