President Bola Tinubu appoints Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), according to multiple Nigerian news outlets. The appointment is reported to be announced in a statement attributed to Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Several outlets describe the role as advising the president on matters related to the House of Representatives.
One report states that Olanrewaju-Smart replaces Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who is said to have resigned to pursue an elective position. Another outlet highlights Olanrewaju-Smart’s background, describing him as a scholar and public policy expert with postgraduate qualifications, including a PhD in Educational Management from Lead City University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.
Across the coverage, the central points are the new appointment, the position’s focus on House of Representatives affairs, and the reported change from the outgoing adviser. The reports do not provide additional details on specific policy priorities or timelines for the adviser’s work.
