Writers Hail Gbadega Adedapo at 60, Celebrate His Contributions to Publishing

WRITERS HAIL GBADEGA ADEDAPO AT 60, CELEBRATE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLISHING

 

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has congratulated Mr. Gbadega Adedapo on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

This was contained in a press statement issued by the President of SYNW, Wole Adedoyin, in Ibadan on Saturday.

According to the statement, SYNW described Mr. Adedapo as a towering figure in the Nigerian publishing industry whose remarkable contributions have shaped the growth and global recognition of the sector. The writers’ body lauded his decades of dedication to advancing literature, publishing, and knowledge dissemination in Nigeria and beyond.

Born sixty years ago, Mr. Adedapo is an accomplished scholar and professional. He holds a first degree in Computer Science from Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye (now Olabisi Onabanjo University). He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and has consistently enhanced his knowledge through specialized international professional certifications.

Some of his distinguished certifications include: a Certificate in Developing a Successful Publishing Strategy (Cover Concepts, Design and Digital Publishing) from New York University; a Certificate in Strategic Publishing Management: Gaining the Competitive Edge from The Publishing Training Centre, London; and a Certificate in Cross Boundaries & Expansion of Publishing Opportunities from The George Washington University in partnership with the World Bank.

Mr. Adedapo is the Managing Director/CEO of Accessible Publishers Limited (formerly Rasmed Publications Ltd), a leading indigenous publishing firm. He also serves on the boards of Best Technologies Limited and Best in Print Consults, Nigeria.

Beyond his entrepreneurial strides, Mr. Adedapo has also held key leadership positions in the Nigerian and international publishing communities. He is a former Chairman of the Nigerian Book Fair Trust and the immediate past President of the Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA), where he spearheaded significant reforms and represented Nigeria on the global publishing stage.

At the international level, Mr. Adedapo continues to distinguish himself as a serving Executive Committee Member of the International Publishers Association (IPA), Switzerland. He also sits on the board of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), playing a vital role in shaping educational policies and publishing standards in the country.

Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG), where he is driving initiatives to protect and promote copyright, intellectual property rights, and the sustainability of creative industries in Nigeria.

In its congratulatory message, SYNW praised Mr. Adedapo for his visionary leadership, mentorship, and passion for the publishing profession. “Mr. Adedapo has set a benchmark for excellence and has inspired many young writers and publishers to pursue their dreams with courage and resilience,” the statement noted.

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers concluded by wishing Mr. Adedapo many more fruitful years in good health, wisdom, and prosperity. It further expressed hope that his 60th birthday would usher in a new phase of greater achievements and continued service to humanity, Nigerian literature, and the global publishing industry.