ALAWODE, Luqman Adewale is a seasoned public administrator and humanitarian service professional with extensive experience in personnel management, electoral administration, and institutional capacity building. He currently serves as Head of the Personnel Unit at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State where he oversees human resource functions, staff development, and administrative compliance. He also serves as Director of Studies at the Initiative for Sound Education Relationship & Health, contributing to educational development and social advocacy.

Luqman holds a National Diploma in Secretarial Studies and a Higher National Diploma in Office Technology and Management from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). He is presently pursuing a Master of Arts in English Language at NOUN, further strengthening his academic and professional foundation.

His career spans several strategic roles, including Confidential Secretary at Wesley University, Ondo, Registration Area Officer, Local Government Training Officer, and Assistant Electoral Officer at INEC, before his current appointment as Head of Personnel Unit. Across these roles, he has demonstrated strong competence in administration, training, personnel coordination, and public service delivery.

Beyond his professional duties, Luqman is passionate about writing and social advocacy. He is one of over two hundred co-authors of a global anthology titled Complexion Based Discrimination, and he championed an online anthology, War Against Fake News, reflecting his commitment to social justice, responsible communication, and public enlightenment.

Mr. Alawode is driven by a passion for humanitarian service, education, and integrity in public life, with a strong interest in using knowledge and storytelling as tools for positive societal change.