Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has appointed renowned journalist, Mr. Olalere James Olayinka, as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), on Public Communication and Social Media. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Olayinka, a seasoned media and communications professional, brings over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations and media management.
His career spans a wide range of roles in the public and private sectors.
A statement on Friday by the Director Press Officer of the FCT Minister, Anthony Ogunleye said: “Mr. Olayinka has held various positions, including but not limited to the following:
“CEO of Our Peoples FM, Ado-Ekiti, (2018 till 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, as well as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Class Magazine (2003 – 2007).”
Born on October 1, 1972, Mr Olayinka hails from Okemesi, Ekiti State and is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos, where he obtained a diploma in Journalism
“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. Mr. Olayinka is married with children”.
