Just In: Tinubu appoints Ngelale, ex-Osinbajo’s aide as special adviser on media and publicity

Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, appointed Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Prior to his appointment, Ngelale was Senior Special Assistant for Public Affairs in the Presidency in the immediate past government, where he worked in the office of ex-Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

In a statement by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, while announcing the appointment, said it takes effect from 31st July, 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 was the Assistant Principal Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for the 2023 elections.

He also was a staff member of DAAR Communication, owners of AIT and Ray Power, and equally worked at Channels Television.

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