From Idu Jude, Abuja
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the appointment of Dr Bolaji Akinola as his adviser on Media and Communications.
Dr Akinola, a maritime and corporate communications expert, is expected to bring over twenty-five years of experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role.
Dr Akinola, over the years, has built a strong reputation for his insightful analysis of the maritime sector and his expertise in strategic communications.
Akinola holds a Doctorate in Media and Communications from Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. He also holds two Masters degrees – MBA (Lagos Business School) and a 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.
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, programs, and initiatives aimed at harnessing the potential 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.
The appointment underscores Oyetola’s commitment to strengthening the ministry’s communication framework and ensuring that the vision and achievements within the critical Marine and Blue Economy sector are clearly and effectively articulated.
Speaking on his appointment, Dr Bolaji Akinola stated, “I am deeply honoured and humbled by the confidence reposed in me by the minister, Adegboyega Oyetola.