VAM News Update
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
This was made known in a statement by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume on Monday.
According to the statement, 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 urged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the new assignment.
Ngelale served as a Senior Special Assistant for Public Affairs in the Presidency in the immediate past government of Muhammadu Buhari.
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 & publicity,” Ngelale said.
“I will give 🇳🇬 my best as always. I love you all.”