Tinubu's newly appointed Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngalele speaks

Ajuri Ngelale, the new special adviser to the president on media and publicity, has pledged to ensure free flow of information between the Presidential Villa and members of the press.

Mr Ngelale, while speaking with members of the State House Press Corps on Tuesday in Abuja, said that this would be the focal point of his duty as the presidential spokesman.

“We believe it is the right, not the privilege, of every Nigerian to have full access to the affairs of the Presidential Villa, to the affairs of the office of the president, and the office of the vice president.

“We will be more open in terms of providing access to information to radio networks, television networks, newspapers, and online news media than ever before.

“We are committed to ensuring that there is a zero tolerance policy on every spokesperson and every media functionary that works here in the government in terms of how we relate with Nigerians through the press.

“Gone forever, by the grace of God, are the days when government spokesmen and spokeswomen will speak down to Nigerians or would use condescending language as they speak to Nigerians, and display some form of institutional arrogance on Nigerians,” he said.

Mr Ngelale, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, stated that the president is desirous of opening up the presidency to Nigerians for accountability and efficiency.

“It is in the interest of all public office holders to know that they are being watched so that they can be held accountable to deliver on the promises of the president in terms of the execution of government policies.

Ngalele also said that the federal government is open to providing access to news platforms.