Tinubu Approves Three New Appointments; Alake Is Presidential Spokesperson

By Ayodele Oni

Few hours after swearing in, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Victor Adekunle, an oyo born diplomat as his Chief of Protocol, (SCOP).

The newly SCOP officially began his assignment today may 29, 2023.

An accomplished diplomat and lawyer, Adeleke joined the Nigerian foreign service in 1993 and rose through the ranks, serving in various mission abroad and the headquarters including the state house.

His Last appointment was as Nigeria permanent representative to the African Union AU and ambassador to Ethiopia where he served with distinction

Born in 1965 in Ibadan, Ambassador Adeleke graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo university, Ile ife, with a Bachelor of laws degree in 1990.

Former Editor of the defunct National Concord, and commissioner in Lagos state, Dele Alake was also named as presidential Spokesman. Alake, a Lagos based Ekiti man, has been in charge of Tinubu’s various media outfits.

Another social media guru, Olusegun Dada is the new Special Assistant, New media. He had contested for the position of national youth leader of the All Progressives Congress,(APC) but had to step down at the last minute.

No official announcement has been made as regards the appointments.