Senator Kola Balogun, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has appointed veteran journalist Dapo Falade as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
Falade, a former Deputy Editor of the Nigerian Tribune and publisher of Newscoven, is expected to bring his extensive journalism experience to the media management and public communication of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker.
The appointment is contained in a statement dated October 30, 2021, issued by the office of Senator Balogun and signed by Chief Omilabu Gandhi.
Falade’s appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Adeniyi Rotimi Johnson, who communicates his decision to leave the position in a letter dated October 28, 2021.
In accepting the resignation, Senator Balogun and his political team thank Johnson for his service as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and wish him success in his future endeavours.
Falade brings several years of experience in journalism to the new role, having worked across different parts of Nigeria during his career.
He serves as a member of the South West Group of Online Journalists (SWEGOP) and has built experience covering politics, government and public affairs.
Until May 31, 2020, Falade serves as Deputy Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, one of Nigeria’s longest-running newspapers.
His journalism career also includes several correspondent roles with the newspaper.
Falade serves as the Nigerian Tribune correspondent in Ekiti State from October 2007 to November 2009, covering political and public affairs in the state.
From November 2009 to May 2011, he covers the activities of the Oyo State Government.
He subsequently covers the Senate for the Nigerian Tribune between October 2012 and February 2014, gaining further experience in national politics and legislative reporting.
Falade later serves as the newspaper’s Rivers State correspondent from February 2014 to August 2016 before returning to the newspaper’s headquarters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts degree in History from the University of Ibadan.
Falade also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja.
With his background in journalism, political reporting and editorial management, Falade is expected to oversee media relations and publicity for Senator Balogun while providing professional communication support for the lawmaker’s activities.
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