ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, House of Representatives.
The appointment was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Olanrewaju-Smart replaces Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to contest an elective position in his home state.
The statement described the new appointee as an accomplished scholar and public policy expert with academic qualifications from Lead City University, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, and the London School of Public Relations.
It added that Olanrewaju-Smart has extensive legislative experience, having served in various capacities in the House of Representatives, including as Chief of Staff to the Speaker in the 9th and 10th Assemblies.
He joined the Presidency in October 2023 as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Intergovernmental Affairs.
The statement said President Tinubu is confident that the new Special Adviser will deploy his experience and expertise to strengthen legislative coordination and enhance relations between the Presidency, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and the House of Representatives.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Tinubu Appoints Olanrewaju-Smart As SA On NASS Matters, House Of Reps
