The appointment, which was confirmed by the National Council of State on Thursday, follows the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu from the electoral body.

According to a statement issued by Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, Amupitan's nomination marks the first time a native of Kogi State will head Nigeria's election management agency.

The law professor hails from Ayetoro Gbede in ljumu Local Government Area of Kogi state.

Meet Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan - the new INEC Chairman.

Age: 58 (Born April 25, 1967)

From: Ayetoro Gbede, ljumu LGA, Kogi State

Professional Background:

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) since 2014

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), University of Jos

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State

Academic career began in 1989 at the University of Jos

Former Dean, Faculty of Law (2008-2014)

Former Head, Department of Public Law (2006-2008)

Former Chairman, Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-

2014)

Served on the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014)

Member, Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

Board Member, Integrated Dairies Limited, Vom

Former Board Member, Riss Oil Limited, Abuja (1996-2004)

NYSC: Bauchi State Publishing Corporation (1988-1989)