Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appointed Dr. Bolaji Akinola as his Adviser on Media and Communications.
This was disclosed in a press statement on 13th April,2025
Dr. Akinola, a renowned maritime and corporate communications expert, brings over 25 years of experience to his new role. And his expertise is expected to enhance the Ministry’s engagement with stakeholders, the media, and the general public.
With a strong background in strategic communications, Dr. Akinola will shape and manage media relations, guide communication strategies, and ensure effective dissemination of information regarding the Ministry’s policies and initiatives.
Dr. Akinola is the CEO of Ships & Ports Communication Company and has made significant contributions to the discourse on port reforms, maritime security, shipping development, and the Blue Economy in Nigeria.
He holds a doctorate degree in Media and Communications from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. He also holds two Masters degrees – MBA (Lagos Business School) and Master of Transport Management (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho). He is a member of many professional bodies including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK and the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN). He served as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Maritime Conference and Exhibition (NIMAREX) from 2011 to 2014, and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping (FNIS) and the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (FCISN), among others.
The appointment highlights Minister Oyetola’s commitment to strengthening the Ministry’s communication framework and effectively articulating the vision and achievements of the Marine and Blue Economy sector.
Dr. Akinola expressed his gratitude for the appointment, stating, “I am deeply honoured and humbled by the confidence reposed in me by the Honourable Minister, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola. The Marine and Blue Economy is a vital frontier for Nigeria’s economic diversification and growth. I am committed to deploying my expertise to effectively communicate the Honourable Minister’s vision and the Ministry’s strategic initiatives to all stakeholders and the Nigerian people. It is a privilege to serve in this capacity, and I look forward to contributing my quota to this important national assignment.”
As Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr. Akinola is poised to support Minister Oyetola’s mandate to unlock Nigeria’s vast marine and blue economy potential.
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