Wike Gives Appointment To Fayose’s Former Aide

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Olalere James Olayinka as his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media.

Naija News reports that the Director Press Officer of the FCT Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, said in a statement on Friday that Olayinka’s appointment is with immediate effect.

He described Olayinka as a seasoned media and communications professional with over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management.

Ogunleye said Olayinka has held a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors.

The statement added, “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.

“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.”