Ngelale: Appoint Abdul’aziz as presidential spokesperson, Ngulde begs Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to appoint Abdul’aziz Abdul’aziz, a veteran journalist as the new presidential spokesperson and special advisers on Media & Publicity to the president with the sudden resignation of Chief Ajuri Ngelale who is also a veteran journalist and senior broadcaster.

Malam Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, a journalist based in Maiduguri who made the call also implored the president to consider Abdul’aziz based on his wide range of experience and qualifications as a practicing broadcast journalist abd professional who is an experienced literary craftsman and some Nigerian newspapers editor since his journalism practice in 2007.

He said from the wealth of experience of Abdul Aziz and various positions he held within the Nigerian media industry, he has served remarkably as head of some print and broadcast media including the deputy general editor of the Daily Trust newspaper.

“His credentials encompass involvement in numerous journalism practice with many media organisations apart from various courses and workshops with the British Council writing workshop overseen by Bernadine Evaristo and the Farafina Trust and Chimamanda Adichie workshop in 2012.

“His contributions to journalism and literary arts have garnered considerable recognition and elevations resulting in multiple nominations and accolades, with his poetic works being featured in anthologies,” Ngulde said.

Ngulde added that subsequent to a comprehensive evaluation of Abdul’aziz’s achievements, his wealth of experience in the media industry, qualified him for the presidential spokesperson appointment.