The Head of the Public Affairs Unit in the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Olajide Isiaka Lawal has been appointed as the new the General Manager of Radio Lagos /Eko FM.
The approval of his appointment by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu was announced on Tuesday in a statement by the State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
Lawal’s appointment was said to be consequent upon the statutory retirement of the erstwhile General Manager of the Agency, Mrs. Ayo Shotonwa, on 8 October 2021.
Muri-Okunola said the appointment stemmed from the Governor’s confidence in the appointee’s demonstrated commitment to quality service delivery in the field of communication.
Noting that Lawal has served in more than 12 Ministries, Departments and Agencies in his 25 years of service to the Lagos State Government, Muri-Okunola urged the General Manager to take the station to greater heights.
Lawal joined the Lagos State Public Service on the 23rd December 1994 and rose through the ranks over the years to the post of Deputy Director (Public Affairs) before his present appointment as General Manager.
A graduate of Mass Communication from the Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Lawal who also studied International Law and Diplomacy at Lagos State University was described as a consummate Public Relations and Advertising professional.
The former General Manager was commended for diligent service, building a highly motivated workforce in Radio Lagos and laying a good foundation for growth in the organisation.