Tinubu rejigs communication team, authorises three spokesmen

Abdullateef Fowewe

President Bola Tinubu has restructured his media and communications team, appointing three Special Advisers to serve as collective spokespersons for the government.

This was made known in a statement late Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The statement stated that Onanuga continues as Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, while Sunday Dare has been reassigned to Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. Daniel Bwala, initially designated as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, now holds the position of Special Adviser on Policy Communication.

It reads, “President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.

“The restructuring is as follows: Mr Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications.

“Mr. Daniel Bwala – announced last week as Special Adviser, Media and Public  Communication, is now special adviser Policy Communication.

“These appointments, along with the existing role of Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, underscore that there is no single individual spokesperson for the Presidency.”

This new model aims to enhance communication efficiency and ensure consistent messaging regarding government policies and decisions.

“Instead, all the three Special Advisers will collectively serve as spokespersons for the government.

“This approach aims to ensure effective and consistent communication of government policies, decisions, and engagements,” Onanuga had written