President Tinubu appoints Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser on Media, Publicity

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ajuri Ngelale, former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.

This was contained in a statement by the director of information in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Willie Bassey, on Monday.

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.

“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.

Ngelale had served as senior special assistant on public affairs to former President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Meanwhile, Ngelale in a post on his official Twitter handle said he is humbled and honoured by the appointment.

“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 & Ppublicity,” Ngelale said.

“I will give 🇳🇬 my best as always. I love you all.”