Ajuri Ngelale Biography – Age, Career, Family, Appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, and Net Worth
TSB News reports that Ajuri Ngelale is an editor, columnist, and an investigative reporter.
Age
He was born on 12 November to Chief Precious Osaro Ngelale in the 1980s to former Honourable Minister of State for Water Resources and a German US-born mother. Ajiri was raised in the creeks of Ogoniland in the Niger Delta.
Career
Upon returning to Nigeria from the United States, Ajuri worked as a reporter for African Independent Television (AIT) News. Ajuri has also worked as a Lead Consultant, Public Affairs at the Federal Ministry of Power.Subsequently, Ajuri also spent some years of his reporting career with Channels TV, where he started working as a TV presenter, producer and senior news correspondent.
After his exit from Channels TV, he was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs by President Muhammadu Buhari. In this capacity, Ajuri is known to be a staunch defender of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and policies.
He has appeared in various media outlets to defend the president locally and internationally.
Family
Ajuri Ngelale is married to an Igbo lady and has three kids.
Appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Chief Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
I am most humbled and honoured by H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recognition of the need for more hard work ahead as I have been appointed as his Official Spokesperson & Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.
I will give 🇳🇬 my best as always. I love you all. pic.twitter.com/RtZCfNPOJS
— Ajuri Obari Ngelale (@AjuriNgelale) July 31, 2023
A terse statement by Willie Bassey, Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the appointment takes effect on July 31, 2023, and would terminate at the end of this administration unless otherwise decided by the President.
Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of about $500,000 according to Buzz