Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has appointed renowned journalist Yomi Odunuga as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, with the appointment taking immediate effect, according to a statement released on Thursday.
Odunuga brings on board over 27 years of rich journalism experience to the role. Prior to this appointment, he was Deputy Editor at The Nation Newspaper.
He began his career at The Punch newspaper as a proofreader, eventually rising to become Abuja Bureau Chief and Group Political Editor.
Odunuga is well-known for his incisive political columns, including Life in Abuja and Inside Aso Rock.
In 2006, he joined The Nation newspaper, where his column Knuckles evolved into Knucklehead, continuing his critical analysis of Nigeria’s socio-political affairs.
Between 2019 and 2023, he served as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate.
Born on June 2, 1966, Odunuga is also a poet, lyricist, and columnist, bringing a diverse and seasoned perspective to his new role in government communications under the SGF.
