Oyetola Appoints Dr. Bolaji Akinola as Media and Communications Adviser

Oru Leonard

Abuja, Nigeria – April 13, 2025 – Dr. Bolaji Akinola has been appointed as the Media and Communications Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. With over 25 years of experience in maritime and corporate communications, Dr. Akinola is well-equipped to enhance the Ministry’s strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.

Key Highlights of Dr. Akinola’s Profile:

• Academic Background: Holds a Doctorate degree in Media and Communications from Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, and two Master’s degrees – MBA from Lagos Business School and Master of Transport Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho.
• Professional Affiliations: Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK, and Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN). Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping (FNIS) and Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (FCISN).
• Experience: CEO of Ships & Ports Communication Company, Executive Secretary of Nigeria Maritime Conference and Exhibition (NIMAREX) from 2011 to 2014.
• Expertise: Maritime policy analysis, port reforms, maritime security, shipping development, and Blue Economy.

Dr. Akinola’s appointment underscores the Minister’s commitment to strengthening the Ministry’s communication framework and effectively articulating the vision and achievements in the Marine and Blue Economy sector. His wealth of experience is expected to significantly enhance the Ministry’s engagement with stakeholders, media, and the general public.

Reactions to the Appointment:

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have commended Dr. Akinola’s appointment, describing it as well-deserved. They believe his expertise will foster collaboration and dialogue, promoting the freight forwarding industry and haulage business at the ports.

The appointment underscores the Honourable Minister’s commitment to strengthening the Ministry’s communication framework and ensuring that the vision and achievements within the critical Marine and Blue Economy sector are clearly and effectively articulated.
Speaking on his appointment, Dr. Bolaji Akinola stated, “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.”
Dr. Akinola is expected to bring his characteristic professionalism and insight to bear in supporting the Honourable Minister’s mandate to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector.