President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of ace journalist, Ajuri Ngelale, as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.

Ajuri Ngelale

This was contained in a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) by the Director of Information of the office, Mr Willie Bassey.

The statement reads, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Chief Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

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“The appointment takes effect from 31st July, 2023 and would terminate at the end of this administration unless otherwise decided by the President.

“The President urges him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the new assignment,” it said.

Reacting to the appointment, Ajuri  who hails from Rivers State wrote on Twitter:

“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”.

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. pic.twitter.com/RtZCfNPOJS

— Ajuri Obari Ngelale (@AjuriNgelale) July 31, 2023