By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister ,Barr. Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr. Olalere James Olayinka as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media.
Mr. Olayinka’s appointment takes immediate effect.
As Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, to the FCT Minister, 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.
Olayinka is a seasoned media and communications professional, with over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management.
Mr. Olayinka career spans a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors has held various positions.
He was the 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
Mr. Olayinka is married with children.
