Rotimi Idris
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Our People’s FM, Ado-Ekiti, Lere Olayinka as his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media.
This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye.
According to the statement, Olayinka’s appointment takes immediate effect.
The statement continues, “Olayinka, a seasoned media and communications professional, brings over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations and media management.
“He has an impactful career which spanned a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors.
“Mr Olayinka has held various positions, including but not limited to the following:
“CEO, 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 1 October, 1972, Olayinka hails from Okemesi, Ekiti State and is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, where he obtained a Diploma in Journalism.
“As Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New 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”.