By Sarah NEGEDU
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olalere Olayinka, as his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media.
The appointment, which was announced Friday evening by the Director Press, in office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, is effective immediately.
With career spanning a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors, the seasoned media and communications professional, brings over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management.
Olayinka is said to have held various positions, including CEO of Our Peoples FM, Ado-Ekiti, (2018 till date), Publisher of Wazobia Reporters Online.
He also served as 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.
The media veteran was the one time 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, Olayinka is expected to oversee the development of communication strategies to improve public awareness of government activities and facilitate stronger engagement between the FCT Administration and the public.
