FCT Minister Wike appoints Olayinka Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, social media

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Mr. Olalere James Olayinka

By Anthony Maliki, Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Barrister Nyesom Wike has  appointed Mr. Olalere James Olayinka as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, effective immediately.

Mr. 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 both the public and private sectors.

This was contained in a statement by Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press in the office of the Minister.

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

 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.