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Wike appoints ex-Fayose’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, as SSA

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Lere Olayinka as his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media.

The Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, made this known in a statement on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Ogunleye said the appointment was with immediate effect.

He said Olayinka as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to Wike 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.

Olayinka is the former spokesman of ex-Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose.

Ogunleye stated: “Olayinka, a seasoned media and communications professional, brings over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. His career spans a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors.

“Olayinka has held various positions, including but not limited to the following:

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“CEO of Our Peoples FM, Ado-Ekiti, (2018 till date),

“Publisher of 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 October 1, 1972, Mr Olayinka hails from Okemesi, Ekiti State, and is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos, where he obtained a diploma in Journalism.

“Mr. Olayinka is married with children.”

The Star

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