IPC's Arogundade Elected to IFEX Global Council
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- - Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), has been elected to the 2026–2029 Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX).
- This election signifies Arogundade's role in global discourse on freedom of expression.
Lanre Arogundade, the Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), has been elected to serve on the 2026–2029 Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX). This appointment places Arogundade among key figures shaping the global conversation and strategy around freedom of expression.
The International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) is a global network of organizations dedicated to defending and promoting freedom of expression as a fundamental human right. Its council members play a crucial role in guiding the network's activities, setting priorities, and advocating for free speech principles worldwide.
Arogundade's election to this esteemed council underscores his significant contributions and recognized leadership within the field of press freedom and expression advocacy. His role at the IPC has involved extensive work in monitoring, defending, and promoting media freedom and the safety of journalists in Nigeria and beyond.
Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.