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Tinubu hails Temitope Ajayi at 50

Mr Tinubu hailed his media aide, Temitope Ajayi, on his 50th birthday, commending him for breaking down key administration policies in in-depth, easy-to-read essays.

• October 1, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has hailed his media aide, Temitope Ajayi, on his 50th birthday, commending his efforts to break down key administration policies in in-depth, easy-to-read essays.

Mr Ajayi serves as the president’s senior special assistant on media and publicity, and he clocked 50 on September 30.

Bayo Onanuga issued a statement conveying the president’s goodwill message to Mr Ajayi on Wednesday.

“President Tinubu commends Ajayi’s diligence and consistent efforts in promoting the policies and programmes of his administration,” the statement said. “The president particularly acknowledges his incisive, in-depth essays on key policies, as well as his robust engagement across the full gamut of the media.” 

Mr Ajayi holds a master’s degree in Literature-in-English from the University of Lagos and a bachelor’s degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife.

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