Gboyega Akosile, the former chief press secretary of the CPS, has been appointed to the position of special adviser for media and publicity by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

According to a letter dated March 13, 2024, signed by Mr. Bode Agoro, Head of Service, the appointment was made accessible on Thursday and took effect immediately.

The letter read in part: “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.

“In appointing you, the state government expects you to demonstrate a high level of dedication, diligence, and selflessness in the discharge of your duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in you.”

Akosile served as Governor Sanwo-Olu’s chief press secretary prior to his new position.

Prior to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s second-term inauguration, he worked as the governor’s media advisor both during and after the 2019 governorship campaign.

During Governor Sanwo-first Olu’s tenure in office, he also functioned as his deputy chief press secretary and then as his chief press secretary.

Akosile graduated from the University of Ilorin with a Bachelor of Arts degree and the University of Lagos with a Master of Arts degree in Theatre Arts. Between 2008 and 2010, he also graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).

He has a strong career spanning more than 20 years, with practical expertise in media, journalism, and perception management.

According to the government’s THEMES+ development agenda, Akosile is expected to carry out his media and perception management of the governor and his administration in his new capacity.