The Federal Ministry of Education has officially announced the appointment of Ikharo Attah as the Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. This was disclosed in a statement released on Monday by the Special Adviser (Strategy & Implementation) to the Minister, Lanre Lamina.
According to the statement, the veteran journalist will provide leadership in shaping and managing the Minister's media and communication agenda. The appointment, effective from a letter dated April 28, 2026, aligns with the Minister's strategic priorities to strengthen public engagement, enhance transparency, and ensure effective communication of key reforms and initiatives in the education sector.
Attah's responsibilities will include managing media relations, coordinating public communications, supervising digital and social media engagement, and ensuring consistency in messaging across all platforms. Additionally, he will advise on high-level communication strategies and support crisis communication efforts to safeguard the Ministry's reputation.
Ikharo Attah is a veteran broadcast journalist with over two decades of experience in the media industry. He began his career with DBN Television and is currently with Independent Television, where he rose to become Manager of News and Current Affairs. Over the years, he has distinguished himself as a seasoned media professional.
Beyond journalism, Attah has held notable public service roles, including serving as Chairman of the FCT Task Force on Traffic Decongestion in 2019 and Chairman of the FCT Task Force on Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols in 2020. He was subsequently appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Monitoring, Inspection, and Enforcement in the FCT Administration in November 2021.
