BREAKING: President Tinubu appoints new media advisers [Full list]

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of several individuals to serve in key roles within the Office of the President under the Media and Publicity Directorate. This significant development was conveyed through an official statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

The newly appointed individuals, as listed in the statement, include:

1. Mr. Fela Durotoye, who assumes the role of Senior Special Assistant to the President, overseeing National Values & Social Justice.

2. Mr. Fredrick Nwabufo, appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the President for Public Engagement.

3. Mrs. Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe, who takes on the role of Senior Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Communications.

4. Mr. Aliyu Audu, appointed as Special Assistant to the President for Public Affairs.

5. Mr. Francis Adah Abah, who will serve as the Personal Assistant to the President with special duties.

Furthermore, the statement disclosed that President Tinubu has approved the secondment of Mrs. Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe, who will assume the position of Communications Adviser to the President of the ECOWAS Commission.

In his message, the President emphasized the importance of upholding the highest standards of decorum and decency in their interactions with the public. He urged the newly appointed individuals to work diligently in advancing his mission to restore hope to Nigerians through economic restructuring and the creation of a unified society that caters to the diverse needs of the populace.

Notably, the President's appointments align with the principles of Nigeria's federal character and meritocracy, emphasizing a commitment to fair representation and the selection of highly qualified individuals for these roles.