President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night approved the appointment of veteran journalist, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
This was confirmed in a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) signed by its Director of Information, Mr. Willie Bassey.
It reads, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Chief Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
“The appointment takes effect from July 31, 2023 and would terminate at the end of this administration unless otherwise decided by the President.
“The President urges him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the new assignment,” the statement said.
Ngelale in a response to his appointment wrote: “I am most humbled and honoured by H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recognition of the need for more hard work ahead as I have been appointed as his Official Spokesperson & Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.
“I will give my best as always. I love you all.”
Ajuri Ngelale is an editor, columnist, and a former reporter with AIT.
He was born to Chief Precious Osaro Ngelale, a former Minister of State for Water Resources from Rivers State and a German US-born mother.
He holds a degree in political science and history from the University of Kansas, United States.
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