Michael Adeboboye, Chairman Board of Trustees, Congress of African Journalists and Editor in Chief, CAJ International Magazine. Ayodeji Michael Adeboboye is a Nigerian independent and freelance journalist whose works have been published in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, UAE, Asia, and the United States of America. He is a newspaper and magazine editor and publisher, and a citizen of Ondo State, Nigeria. Michael began his media journey in 1995 in the Sales and Marketing Department of The Daily Times of Nigeria PLC, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos — then the largest print newspaper outfit in West Africa. That experience gave him early exposure to media and shaped his decision to pursue journalism. After ventures in private business, electronics engineering, and architecture, his passion for journalism led him to study at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism [NIJ] in 2000. His first professional role was as a freelance reporter with _The Key Newspaper_ in Ondo State. He went on to work with several private newspapers and magazines at local and national levels, and later co-founded National Watch Magazine in Lagos, where he served as Editor-in-Chief. A conceptualist and passionate advocate for the welfare of African journalists and media ethics, Michael founded the Congress of African Journalists [CAJ] in 2020. CAJ is a registered pan-African organization of journalists with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Editor-in-Chief of CAJ’s globally recognized publication. Key Achievements - Founded CAJ in 2020: Built a registered pan-African organization to unite journalists, defend press freedom, and advance journalist welfare across the continent - International Journalism: Published articles and reports in media outlets across Africa, Europe, Middle East, UAE, Asia, and USA - Editorial Leadership: Served as Editor-in-Chief of National Watch Magazine and currently leads CAJ’s global publication as Editor-in-Chief - Institution Building: Established CAJ’s digital platform and advocacy programs to train, connect, and protect journalists across Africa - Media Advocacy: Spearheads campaigns on journalist safety, ethics, and working conditions for African journalists - Career Milestone: Started at The Daily Times of Nigeria in 1995, giving him over 30 years of experience across print, editorial, and media advocacy Michael believes that a free, safe, and ethical press is critical to Africa’s democracy and development. Through CAJ, he continues to work to ensure African journalists have the tools, protection, and voice they deserve.
