Oyetola Appoints Dr. Akinola As Adviser, Media And Communications
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola appointed Dr. Bolaji Akinola as his Adviser on Media and Communications.
In his capacity as Media and Communications Adviser, Dr. Akinola will be responsible for shaping and managing media relations, guiding communication strategies, and ensuring effective dissemination of information regarding the Ministry’s policies, programmes, and initiatives aimed at harnessing the potentials of Nigeria’s vast marine resources. His wealth of experience is expected to significantly enhance the Ministry’s engagement with stakeholders, the media, and the general public.
He has over twenty-five years of extensive experience and deep industry knowledge in his new role.
Akinola holds a Doctorate degree in Media and Communications from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. He also holds two Masters degrees – MBA (Lagos Business School) and Master of Transport Management (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho).
He is a member of many professional bodies including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations NIPR, the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK and the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria MAAN. He served as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Maritime Conference and Exhibition NIMAREX from 2011 to 2014 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping FNIS and the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria FCISN, among others.
Dr. Akinola is expected to bring his characteristic professionalism and insight to bear in supporting the Honourable Minister’s mandate to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
