Kehinde Bamigbetan

Kehinde Bamigbetan is a Nigerian journalist, author, political strategist and community-media entrepreneur with over four decades of experience in journalism and public service. He began his journalism career in the 1980s and went on to hold editorial positions at several major Nigerian publications, including The Guardian, Vanguard, National Concord, The Punch and The Week.

His media career later led him into public service and politics. He served as Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, and Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy. He has also worked in the Federal Government as Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development.

Bamigbetan is the founder and publisher of Echonews, a community-focused media platform covering issues affecting Lagos communities. His experience across journalism, politics and grassroots governance informs his writing, which often explores Nigerian public life, leadership, politics, history and community development.

He is also the author of Teacher, Don’t Teach Me Nonsense, a collection of his writings on Nigerian politics and public affairs.