Somorin appointed Chief Press Secretary in Ogun

Mr Olakunle Somorin 

Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Mr Sunday Olakunle Somorin as Chief Press Secretary.

In a press release signed by Ogun State Head of Service, Engr Lanre Bisiriyu, the appointment takes immediate effect.

Mr Olakunle Somorin, who is currently pursuing his PhD in Communications at the University of Technology, Sydney Australia, holds a B.Ed (Hons) degree in English from the University of Port Harcourt and a Masters Degree in International Affairs & Diplomacy from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira.

The new Chief Press Secretary is an experienced editor with a rich work history in the media industry.

A former London Bureau Chief of This Day Newspapers, Somorin is skilled in Editing, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Strategic Communications.

He is a strong media and communication professional who has been privileged to work as the Director General (Research & Public Communications), Governor's Office, Niger State (2012-2015) and as Special Assistant, Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives (2003-2007).

Somorin was born on 7th May,1967, and hails from Obafemi/Owode Local Government area of Ogun state.

Until his appointment, he served as the Editor-in-Chief, Africa Resource Centre (ARC) at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

Governor Abiodun has expressed delight in working with Somorin, who he says will bring his rich experience and professional expertise to bear in the discharge of his duties.