Wike Appoints Lere Olayinka As SSA Public Communications And Social Media
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr James Lere Olayinka as Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that this was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja, on Friday evening by the Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye.
‘The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Olalere James Olayinka as Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, with immediate effect.
Mr Olayinka, a seasoned media and communications professional, has over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. His career spans a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors.
As Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Mr Olayinka will oversee the development of communication strategies to improve public awareness of government activities and facilitate stronger engagement between the FCT Administration and the public.”
Born on October 1, 1972, Olayinka hails from Okemesi, Ekiti State, and he attended the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos, where he obtained a diploma in Journalism. He is married with children.
Until his appointment, he held several positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Our Peoples FM, Ado-Ekiti, from 2018 to date; Publisher, Wazobia Reporters Online; Special Assistant on Public Communications to the Governor of Ekiti State (2014–2018); Director-General of the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (2014–2018); Media Adviser to the Minister of State for Works in 2018; and Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Class Magazine (2003–2007)’ the statement said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you.
