SEGUN AYINDE, ABEOKUT
Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Mr Sunday Olakunle Somorin as his Chief Press Secretary.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Service in the state, Engr.Lanre Bisiriyu, stating that the appointment was with immediate effect.
The new Chief Press Secretary is an experienced editor with a rich work history in the media industry.
He had until his appointment, served as the Editor-in-Chief, Africa Resource Centre (ARC) at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.
Somorin is currently pursuing his PhD in Communications at the University of Technology Sydney Australia.
He 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.
He was a former London Bureau Chief of This Day Newspapers, and 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).
Born on the 7th of May,1967, Kunle Somorin is from Obafemi/Owode Local Government area of Ogun state.
The governor, while expressing delight on the appointment of Somorin, said that he expects Somorin to bring his rich experience and professional expertise to bear in the discharge of his duties.