The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has appointed his media team.
A statement personally signed by the Speaker reads: “I am pleased to inform the general public of the appointments of the following members of my media team.
“Special Adviser on Media and Publicity – Olanrewaju Lasisi
“Until this appointment, Olanrewaju Lasisi, 46, was the parliamentary correspondent of Channels Television with over 10yrs experience reporting activities of the House of Representatives. He was also the producer and presenter of a weekly television programme, “The Gavel”, which focuses on the Nigerian parliament.
“Lasisi holds a Masters Degree in Performing Art from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
“He has participated in media exchange programmes both in Nigeria and United States of America.”
“The Chief Press Secretary is Musa Abdulahi Krishi .
“Until this appointment, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, 33, was Daily Trust Newspaper correspondent in the National Assembly with 6yrs experience reporting activities of the House of Representatives and Senate. He was Assistant Political Editor at Daily Trust between 2014 and 2015.
“He joined Daily Trust newspaper in 2012 as part of the newspaper’s policy of automatic employment for best graduating students of mass communication. Krishi hails from Kokona Local Government of Nasarawa State.
The Speaker’s Special Assistant on New Media is Bukola Ogunyemi.
‘Until this appointment, Bukola Ogunyemi, 32, @Zebbook, was a social media specialist with World WildLife Fund in Washington DC, USA.
“He is a former social media manager for Chocolate City Group, where he influenced social engagement of eight labeled artists.
“He has managed more than 100 social media accounts, digital campaigns for companies, businesses, governments, and non-profit organisations.
“Ogunyemi, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife , owns the verified Twitter handle @Zebbook where he discusses public policy, advocacy, current events, and technology with over 33,000 followers.
“He is an active member of Data & Marketing Association, Internet Marketing Association and International Public Relations Association.”
“The Special Assistant on Print Media is Dele Anofi
‘Until this appointment, Dele Anofi, 52, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria was The Nation Newspaper’s Politics Correspondent in the House of Representatives for 7 years.
“He was also a Public Relations Officer at the Federal Housing Authority 1996 – 2001.
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