The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) on Sunday confirmed the appointment of Yomi Odunuga as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF, Senator George Akume.
A confusing statement earlier issued by the Office few days ago had claimed that Yomi Odunuga was not appointed for the position, when he was actually on official duties with his principal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Countering the earlier statement, a new statement issued on Sunday by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations, reads "The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) wishes to clarify recent reports and Public discourse surrounding the appointment of Yomi Odunuga as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF.
"We hereby state unequivocally that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON, has formally and definitively appointed Yomi Odunuga as his Personal Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
"In this capacity, Mr. Odunuga will provide strategic media advisory support to the SGF and collaborate closely with the Director, Information and Public Relations, to enhance the Office's communication framework. We emphasise that this appointment is official and in effect.
"In light of this clarification, we advise the public and media stakeholders to disregard any previous statements or speculations contradicting this formal announcement. Verified information will continue to be disseminated through official OSGF channels.
"We look forward to leveraging Mr. Odunuga's extensive experience and expertise to further the goals of the Office and Government." the new statement stated
Mr. Odunuga, who had been the Editor, Nations Capital of the The Nation newspaper and a regular weekly columnist of 'Knucklehead' in the Saturday editions of the newspaper, is a seasoned journalist, poet, and columnist.
He began his journalism career with the PUNCH newspaper over 27 years ago as the State House Correspondent.
He served meritoriously and was promoted to the position of Abuja Bureau Chief of the newspaper.
Odunuga later became the Group Political Editor of the newspaper.