President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ajuri Ngelale as the Official Presidential Spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
Willie Bassey, Director, Information in the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who announced the appointment said it takes effect from 31 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’s appointment was announced on the eve of the exit of Dele Alake from the role following his appointment as a Minister.
Alake is expected to be among the nominees who would be screened by the Senate on Tuesday.
In reaction to the appointment, Ngelale 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.
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“I will give Nigeria my best as always. I love you all.“
Ngelale, who also served in the immediate past administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, is a broadcast journalist who has worked with the African Independent Television (AIT), before proceeding to Channels Television.
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