Amupitan is New INEC Chairman-10 Quick Facts About Him

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The nomination, which received the endorsement of the National Council of State on Thursday, comes following the exit of former INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

Professor Amupitan, a seasoned academic and legal practitioner, currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos. With over three decades of experience in law and academia, he brings extensive expertise to his new role.

A native of Ayetoro Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Amupitan is an alumnus of the University of Jos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988 after completing his studies at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

His academic and professional interests span the Law of Evidence, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, and Privatisation Law.

In 2014, he attained the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the legal profession.

Until his nomination, Professor Amupitan was the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State.

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1. Professor of Law specializing in Company Law, Corporate Governance, and Evidence Law.
2. Became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2014.
3. Currently Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos.
4. Has served at the University of Jos since 1989 with over 30 years of experience.
5. Former Dean, Faculty of Law, and Chairman, Committee of Deans and Directors.
6. Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Joseph Ayo Babalola University.
7. Author of key law books on corporate governance, evidence, and company law.
8. Served on national boards including the Council of Legal Education and NIALS.
9. Holds LLB, LLM, and PhD degrees from the University of Jos; called to Bar in 1988.
10. A Yoruba man and native of Ayetoro Gbede in Ijumu LGA, Kogi State.