Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has elevated his chief press secretary (CPS) Gboyega Akosile to special adviser, media and publicity.
The non-cabinet position takes immediate effect, according to a letter dated March 13, 2024, and signed by the head of service, Bode Agoro.
“I wish to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, of your new appointment as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (Non-Cabinet Rank) to Mr. Governor. The appointment takes effect from 13th March 2024 to 21st May 2027.
“In appointing you, the State Government expects you to demonstrate a high level of dedication, diligence, and selflessness in the discharge of your duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in you,” the statement reads in part.
Mr Akosile was media adviser to the governor during the 2019 governorship campaign and in the same capacity after Sanwo-Olu’s swearing-in for a second term.
New NIMC DG Bisoye Coker-Odusote, Gboyega Akosile meet at Abuja airport
He was also deputy chief press secretary and later chief press secretary to Sanwo-Olu during the latter’s first term in office.
Akosile holds bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees in Theatre Arts from the University of Ilorin and University of Lagos respectively. He also bagged a master of business administration degree, MBA at the Obafemi Awolowo University between 2008 and 2010.
He has over two decades of robust career and hands-on experience in journalism, media and perception management.
In his new role, Akosile is expected to continue his media and perception management of the governor and his administration, in line with the government’s THEMES+ development agenda.
