The Economy 
Maritime news publisher, Dr Bolaji Akinola has landed a new role as Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
According to a statement from the ministry, Akinola’s appointment is with immediate effect.
Akinola holds a Doctorate degree in Media and Communications from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. He also holds two Masters degrees – MBA (Lagos Business School) and Master of Transport Management (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho).
A highly respected maritime and corporate communications expert, Dr Akinola brings over 25 years of extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role.
The publisher of Ships & Ports, a specialised maritime newspaper, Akinola is widely recognized for his contributions to the discourse on port reforms, maritime and shipping development.
He is a member of many professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK and the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN).
He served as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Maritime Conference and Exhibition, NIMAREX from 2011 to 2014, and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping (FNIS) and the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (FCISN), among others.
In his capacity as Media and Communications Adviser, Dr. Akinola will be responsible for shaping and managing media relations, guiding communication strategies, and ensuring effective dissemination of information regarding the Ministry’s policies, programmes, and initiatives aimed at harnessing the potentials of Nigeria’s vast marine resources.
