Dr. Isiaka Alada Yahaya: Communication Scholar
Born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr. Isiaka Alada Yahaya obtained Bachelor’s Degree in international studies from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1986 and Masters Degree (MSc) in Political Science (International Studies from the University of Ibadan in 1987. He went further to obtain a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Political Science from the Universiy of Ibadan in 2002.
A respected communication expert, Dr. Yahaya had a working experience as a journalist when he was appointed Editor IlorinWatch, Ilorin between January 1988 to December 1990. He was also a Senior Political Correspondent with Post Express Newspaper, Lagos between April 1995 – February 1997.
In January 1991 he was appointed Public Affairs Officer I at the National Population Commission, Abuja, Nigeria and rose to the position of Deputy Director, Information, Education November 2010.
Dr. Yahaya served as Part-time Lecturer – National Open University, Abuja Study Centre, from 2009 to 2016; National Expert Media Specialization, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Nigeria Democracy Governance for Development project from November 2010 to December 2012 and Assistant Political Analyst, European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) in 2015.
He is currently Senior Electoral Administration Expert European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) since September 2017 to Date. He has wide experience in sustainable capacity building, knowledge management, experience sharing and engagements and trainings for electoral stakeholders.
He belongs to various professional bodies including Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (Abuja Chapter), PRNigeria Network, an online interactive forum for PR Professionals; Nigeria Political Science Association and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
He has been the Secretary-General of the Third-Estate Forum of Ilorin Emirate.