The Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Mr Adeyeye Joseph, has been appointed to the Board of the World Editors Forum.

Joseph’s appointment places him among leading editors and media executives shaping discussions on newsroom leadership, innovation and the future of journalism globally.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Executive Director, World Editors Forum, Cherilyn Ireton, on Wednesday.

Reacting to the appointment to the Board, the Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail and President of the World Editors Forum, David Walmsley, said Joseph’s experience would enrich discussions within the organisation.

“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 said.

Also, the Chief Executive Officer of the World Association of News Publishers, Stig Ørskov, described the PUNCH boss as a respected voice in Nigeria’s media industry.

In his reaction to the appointment, Joseph described the honour as not just a personal milestone but also a moment of pride for PUNCH, Nigerian journalism and editors across Africa.

He said: “I am honoured by this appointment and wish to express my sincere thanks to the World Editors Forum for this opportunity to serve.

“For me, it is not just a personal milestone, but also a moment of pride for PUNCH, for Nigerian journalism, and for the many editors and reporters across Africa who do difficult but important work every day.

“I am thankful to my colleagues at PUNCH, whose dedication, professionalism, and belief in quality journalism have made moments like this possible. I see this as a shared recognition of the work we have done together and of the values we continue to uphold.”