Ajuri Ngelale was born on 12 November to Chief Precious Osaro Ngelale, former Honourable Minister of State for Water Resources, and a German US-born mother. He was raised in the creeks of Ogoniland in the Niger Delta. Ajuri Ngelale, who previously served as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs in the office of the vice president during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Additionally, he played a role as one of the spokespersons in the presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress during the 2023 general elections.

Ajuri Ngelale Profile

Educational Background

Ajuri Ngelale had his secondary education at Government Secondary School in Port Harcourt before heading to the University of Kansas, where he earned a degree in Political Science. He later acquired another degree in History from the same university.

Career

After returning to Nigeria from the United States, Ajuri Ngelale worked as a reporter for African Independent Television (AIT) News, gaining fame for his report “EAGLE EYE.” He later joined Channels TV, where he worked as a TV presenter, producer, and senior news correspondent. Eventually, he became the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs for President Muhammadu Buhari, known for defending the president’s administration and policies.

Ajuri Ngelale, who previously served as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs in the office of the vice president during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Additionally, he played a role as one of the spokespersons in the presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress during the 2023 general elections.

Controversies

While serving as the Special Assistant to the President, Ajuri Ngelale faced some public backlash and criticism due to his role in defending the president and his economic policies. He also served as one of the spokespersons in the presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general elections.

Ajuri Ngelale Social Media Handles

Ajuri Ngelale is active on social media, he can be connected with on Instagram @ajuri.ngelale.

Personal Life

Ajuri Ngelale is married to an Igbo lady and has three children. He is also an author with two books credited to his name – “Struggle for Nigeria’s Soul” and “Buhari: From General to President.”

Ajuri Ngelale Net Worth

Ajuri Ngelale is estimated to be worth approximately $500,000.