Tinubu appoints Sunday Dare as Special Adviser on Public Communications

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare as Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation.

Dare’s appointment was disclosed in a statement by the Presidency on Wednesday.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians,” the Presidency stated.

He served as the Minister of Sports and Youths Development during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Reacting, Dare expressed confidence to serve the President in his new capacity.

He posted on X: “I sincerely thank my Leader and the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for once again, reposing his confidence in him.

“I will always be proud to serve you and Nigeria again and again. Thank you Mr President. @officialABAT @SenRemiTinubu @DeeOneAyekooto @AderonkeW @TheTope_Ajayi @GbengaGOLD @KemPatriot.”

Earlier, the President had announced the sacking of five ministers, appointment of seven ministers and movement of 10 ministers to different portfolios.

Bianca Ojukwu was appointed as minister of state foreign affairs while Jumoke Oduwole was named the minister of industry, trade and investment.

Others are: Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment; Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development; Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development; and Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Minister of State Education