Professor Tella Adeniran Rahmon Reappointed as Resident Electoral Commissioner

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reappointed Professor Tella Adeniran Rahmon, the immediate past Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State, to continue his stewardship in the state.

His reappointment reflects the Commission’s recognition of his exceptional leadership, integrity, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s electoral process.

Professor Tella, a distinguished scholar and administrator, currently serves as Professor of Strategic Management and Public Policy in the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences, Atiba University, Oyo State.

He was recently appointed Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at the same institution—a testament to his academic excellence and administrative competence.

During his first tenure as Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Professor Tella displayed exemplary professionalism in electoral management. Under his leadership, the state successfully conducted the Ekiti off-cycle gubernatorial election and the 2023 general elections, events widely commended for their credibility and efficiency.

His deployment as Supporting REC to several other states further underscores his versatility and the confidence reposed in him by the Commission.

Beyond his electoral service, Professor Tella has distinguished himself as a global academic and thought leader. He recently completed a certificate course in Strategic Execution at Harvard Business School and served as a Visiting Scholar in the Business Analytics and Information Systems Department at Xavier University, Cincinnati, USA.

He also participated in an election observation mission in Maryland, USA, reflecting his growing international footprint in governance and democracy studies.

Professor Tella has presented scholarly papers and participated in conferences across leading global academic centers, including the University of Oxford (UK), Hong Kong, Toronto (Canada), and Quebec City (Canada). His recent works include:

• Knowledge Management and Operations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria – presented at the International Conference on Research Challenges in Science and Technology (ICRCST), Hong Kong (April 2025)

• Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Management in Nigeria: Prospecting AI for Business Development – presented at the International Conference on Humanities, Social Science and Business Management (INHSSBM), Toronto (May 2025)

• Sustainability Change Management in the Private Sector in Nigeria – presented at the International Conference on Sustainability Change Management (ICSMAN), Quebec City (January 2025)

• Participation at the 26th Dynamic Econometrics Conference (Timberlake), University of Oxford (UK)

A prolific academic, Professor Tella has authored and co-authored several scholarly articles published in reputable international journals. His research interests span strategic management, sustainability, governance, and public policy, reflecting his multidimensional expertise in academia and public service.

Speaking on his reappointment, Professor Tella expressed profound gratitude for the renewed confidence placed in him. He reaffirmed his commitment to deepening electoral integrity, stakeholder engagement, and institutional excellence in Oyo State, while leveraging his academic and international experience to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

Professor Tella’s reappointment is widely seen as a reaffirmation of INEC’s dedication to competence, professionalism, and institutional continuity. His blend of academic rigor and administrative experience positions him to continue advancing credible, transparent, and inclusive electoral processes in Nigeria.