Joseph Alabi Adewoye, B.A. Fine Arts (Ahmadu Bello University), Cert. S.P.P (London), was a pioneering graphic artist and respected educator. Born in Ijara, Kwara State, he began his educational journey at Provincial Secondary School, Ilorin (1959), and later attended Bauchi Teachers College. He graduated from Ahmadu Bello University in 1965 with a distinguished degree in Fine Arts.

Following graduation, he served as a Graphic Art Officer for the Northern Nigeria Ministry of Information and later headed the Graphic Art Section at the Kwara State Military Governor's Office in 1968. Committed to excellence, he furthered his education in London at the London College of Printing, specializing in screen printing, airbrushing, typography, and package design.

Upon returning to Nigeria in 1969, he continued his impactful contributions to the arts and public service. In 1973, he was appointed Lecturer in Graphic Design at Ahmadu Bello University. Mr. Adewoye proudly represented Kwara State in numerous cultural and national events, serving with distinction on the Niger Art Council and the National Festival Committee.

He made history as the first Artistic Director of the Graphic Arts Division under the Ministry of Culture and Information, and was also appointed the first Chief Cultural Officer of Kwara State. Notably, he played a key role in the planning committee of FESTAC '77 and was actively involved in the festival's execution, representing Kwara State at the national level as its Chief Cultural Officer.