Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has elevated his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to Special Adviser, Media and Publicity.
The appointment was announced in a letter by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro.
“I wish to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, of your new appointment as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (Non-Cabinet Rank) to Mr. Governor. The appointment takes effect from 13th March 2024 to 21st May 2027.”
Before his new appointment, Akosile was the Chief Press Secretary to Sanwo-Olu. He earlier served as media adviser to the governor during the 2019 governorship campaign and in the same capacity after the swearing-in of Sanwo-Olu for a second term.
He also served as Deputy Chief Press Secretary and later Chief Press Secretary to Sanwo-Olu during his first term in office.
Akosile holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Theatre Arts from both the University of Ilorin and University of Lagos respectively. He also bagged a Master of Business Administration degree, MBA at the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU between 2008 and 2010.
