By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Ige Olakunlehin 1 has appointed a past chairman of the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Olugbemiga Solomon Ayoade as Chief Press Secretary.
His appointment was conveyed in a letter dated August 29 2024 signed by Prince Olasunmbo Owolabi Olakulehin on behalf of the recently crowned paramount ruler of Ibadan land.
Born into the Taiwo Ariyibi Dynasty of E8/215, Eleruko compound, Oke Ofa Baba Isale, Ibadan, Olugbemiga Ayoade holds a Diploma in Mass Communication from the Ibadan Polythechnic, Bachelors degree in Cultural Anthropology (1989) and a Masters in Sociology (1995) from the University of Ibadan. He served meritoriously and retired from the Oyo State Civil Service as Director Public Enlightenment and Mass Mobilisation in the Oyo State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.
As a core professional, Ayoade has held several key positions in the Nigeria Union of Journalists including Financial Secretary, Ministry of Information NUJ Chapel, Treasurer, Vice -Chairman and Chairman of the Oyo State NUJ Chapter.
At the national level, he served as a member of the 7 man committee on Insurance Policy for journalists in Nigeria. Currently, he is the chairman Ethics and Disciplinary Committee of Oyo State NUJ.
Oba Olakulehin Ige 1 charged his newly appointed spokesperson to advance the unity and progress of Ibadan land in his new role.
