VONa Communications has announced the appointment of Damilare Okunola, a former reporter with Legit.ng, as managing editor.
The move is part of the company’s rebranding following its recent acquisition of Global Village Extra’s biggest shares.
A statement by the company’s managing director Taiye Olayemi on Tuesday said Mr. Okunola brings his experience in the online media industry where he has worked as a news content editor, reporter, documentary journalist, and head Legit.ng’s video department in the last seven years.
“He shall be heading a team of unique individuals in a quest to strategically position the company with a view to strengthening our position in the media sector.
“We are pleased to announce that the multi-award-winning journalist whose popularity and influence is acknowledged globally, resumes with us effectively from Friday, 1 April,” Mr. Olayemi said.
VONa Communications will operate with the URL voiceofnaija.ng, a shift from globalvillageextra.com, which followers and audience have been accustomed to for six years since the former began operation.
“VONa, which derives from Voice Of Naija, is a new dispensation that is also a response to the yearnings of readers for more people-centered contents as well as the need to evolve with the media ecosystem,” Olayemi said.
He added that the management is now open to new partnerships, sponsorships and advert placements.
