LEGIT NG
President Bola Tinubu unveiled the complete list of his carefully selected special advisers within three weeks of his inauguration.
These advisers, handpicked by President Tinubu himself, are set to play a crucial role in shaping the policies and initiatives of his administration.
They bring a diverse range of expertise, deep-rooted knowledge, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of Nigeria.
In this short piece, we’ll look at these special advisers’ backgrounds, areas of specialization, and the potential impact they may have on the nation.
1. Mr. Dele Alake
The 66-year-old native of Ekiti state was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as his Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy.
He is regarded as a profound veteran in the media sector and has worked in a similar position with President Tinubu while he was governor of Lagos State between 1999 to 2007.
2. Mr. Yau Darazo
Yau Darazo is a native of Bauchi state who previously served under the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as a senior special assistant in special duties.
President Tinubu has appointed him as the Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs.
3. Mr. Wale Edun
A financial genius and one of the brains behind the financial success of Lagos State while serving under the then Governor Tinubu as the state’s commissioner for finance.
He has been appointed in a similar position again as the special adviser on monetary policies.
4. Mrs. Olu Verheijen
Olu Verheijen is the newly appointed Special Adviser on Energy to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
She is an advisor for the Energy for Growth Hub. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the gas and renewables sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa.
