GBOYEGA AKOSILE: The Master Storyteller Behind The Lagos Story

GBOYEGA AKOSILE: The Master Storyteller Behind The Lagos Story

ADEGBOYEGA AKOSILE: Special Adviser, Media & Publicity to the Governor of Lagos State

Adegboyega Akosile is not just a spokesman. He is a veteran storyteller, a perception management czar, and the engine room of communication for Africa’s most vibrant city-state, Lagos.

Gboyega Akosile

Born on Lagos Island on November 8, 1971, Akosile’s journey is a masterclass in dedication and versatility. He is a journalist, theatre practitioner, public relations expert, entrepreneur and an award-winning media strategist.

Akosile bagged a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from the University of Ilorin in 1996, an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2010, and a Master of Arts in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2022. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria, and a proud member of NUJ, NIPR and ARCON.

His career spans over two decades across Nigeria’s top media houses. He has worked at Lagos Television (LTV), Channels Television, Cool FM 96.9, MITV, Superscreen Television, and Minaj Broadcasting International where he rose to become Political Editor and Head of the Reportorial Corps. He was also a media consultant to the World Bank.

In 2009, driven by entrepreneurial zeal, he established Bridgeworld Communications Company, a media production firm which he ran successfully for 10 years before the call to public service.

In 2019, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed him as Deputy Chief Press Secretary, and months later confirmed him as Chief Press Secretary. He was later elevated to Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, a position he holds till date.

In the last five years, Akosile has displayed exemplary skills in media and perception management, driving the narrative of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s THEMES+ development agenda and handling the day-to-day dissemination of information about the Governor with precision and professionalism.

For his remarkable contributions to media and the creative sector, he was honoured with the Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of Ilorin Alumni Association in October 2024, for exceptional leadership, innovation and service to communities.

Colleagues describe him as a complete gentleman, a consummate professional with a deep understanding of the socio-political space, and a bridge-builder.

Adegboyega Akosile remains one of Nigeria’s most influential media managers, a pride to Lagos and a shining light in modern political communication.