Olajide Isiaka Lawal: Everything to know about the newly appointed General Manager Radio Lagos/Eko FM
Olajide Isiaka Lawal: All you need to learn regarding the recently appointed General Manager Radio Lagos/Eko FM
The Lagos State administration, led by Gov. Sanwo-Olu, provided consent on Tuesday for the appointment of Mr Olajide Isiaka Lawal as the new General Manager of Radio Lagos/Eko FM.
The announcement indicated that this new appointment follows the mandatory retirement of the previous General Manager of the Agency, Mrs Ayo Shotonwa, who exited her position on October 8, 2021.
As per the available information, Olajide Lawal held the position of Head of the Public Affairs Unit in the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture.
The report regarding the appointment confirmation of Olajide Lawal was also affirmed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who stated that this appointment was due to Lawal’s demonstrated commitment to outstanding service provision in the domain of information.
This composition concentrates on the details you should be aware of concerning Olajide Lawal, the recently appointed General Manager of Radio Lagos/Eko FM.
Profile Overview
Complete name
Olajide Isiaka Lawal
Sex
Male
Birth date
May 7, 1970
Age
51 years as of 2021
Birthplace
Lagos state
Citizenship
Nigeria
Relationship status
Married
Academic background
Nigeria Open University, Lagos State University
Olajide Lawal’s biography
His full name is Olajide Isiaka Lawal, born on May 7, 1970, in Lagos state, where he spent his early years in the Mushin region of the state.
Olajide Lawal is a Nigerian by nationality and marked his 51st birthday in May 2021.
Educational Background
Olajide Lawal attended Adewunmi Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Papa Ajao, Mushin, after which he advanced to Eko Boys’ High School, Mushin, both situated in Lagos State.
The new General Manager of Radio Lagos and Eko FM subsequently enrolled at the Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, currently known as Moshood Abiola Polytechnic MAPOLY, where he earned a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication.
Olajide Lawal also possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication from the Nigeria Open University NOUN and a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy obtained from the Lagos State University LASU.
Professional Journey
Olawale
Lawal joined the Lagos State Public Service on December 23, 1994, assuming the role of Information Officer. Throughout the years, he has occupied the role of Public Affairs Officer in numerous Ministries and Agencies, such as Health, Women Affairs, and Poverty Alleviation, as well as Establishment.
Additional ministries and agencies where he has served comprise Training and Pensions, Commerce, Industry and Cooperative, Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, New Towns Development Authority, Works and Infrastructure, Education, Office of the Head of Service, Office of the Special Adviser on Education, and Parastatal Monitoring Office, among others.
Olawale Lawal ascended to the position of Deputy Director of Public Affairs prior to his recent appointment as General Manager of Eko FM and Radio Lagos.
The new General Manager has participated in numerous courses and seminars regarding Public Relations practices, being an associate member of the Association of Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Radio Lagos/ Eko FM
Radio Lagos 107.5 FM, widely known as Tiwa n’ Tiwa, commenced operations in 1977 and is part of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation NBC.
The broadcasting establishment is the first state-owned FM radio station in Lagos State and is recognized for delivering news in the Yoruba and Egun dialects.
Eko FM, conversely, was established in 1997 and is likewise operated by the Lagos State Government; while Radio Lagos employs indigenous languages, Eko FM communicates in the English language.
