BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Osinbajo’s Ex-Aide As Special Adviser
- President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ajuri Ngalale as his special adviser on media and publicity
- Ngalale's appointment came on the exit of Dele Alake, who was heading the position before he was appointed as a ministerial nominee by President Tinubu
- Earlier, Ngalale worked as a senior special assistant for public affairs at the officer of the immediate vice president Yemi Osinbajo
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President Bola Tinubu appointed Ajuri Ngalale, Senior Special Assistant for Public Affairs in the Presidency in the immediate past government, who worked in the office of ex-Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
According to Daily Trust, the president appointed Ajuri as his special adviser on media and publicity.
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Tinubu gives fresh deadline to new appointee
The development was disclosed by the director of information in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, Willie Bassey, in a statement on Monday, July 31.
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According to Bassey, the appointment would take effect immediately on the same day and would end at the expiration of President Tinubu, unless the president takes otherwise decision.
The statement reads in part:
“The President urges him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the new assignment.”
Ngelale's appointment followed the exit of Dele Alake from the same position after the latter was appointed as a minister by President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu replaces Alake with Osinbajo's aide
On Tuesday, August 1, Alake is expected to be among the ministerial nominees who would be screened by the Senate.
In his reaction to the appointment, Ngelale expressed gratitude, saying he was “humbled and honoured”.
He said:
“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. I will give my best as always. I love you all.”
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