The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication in the Office of the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser (Strategy and Implementation), Lanre Lamina, the appointment was conveyed in a letter dated April 28, 2026. It aligns with the Minister’s strategic priorities to strengthen public engagement, enhance transparency, and ensure effective communication of reforms and initiatives in the education sector.
In his new role, Attah is expected to provide leadership in shaping and managing the Minister’s media and communication agenda. His responsibilities will include overseeing media relations, coordinating public communications, supervising digital and social media engagement, and ensuring consistency in messaging across all platforms.
He will also advise on high-level communication strategies and support crisis communication efforts aimed at safeguarding the Ministry’s reputation.
Attah is a veteran broadcast journalist with over two decades of experience in the media industry. He began his career with DBN Television and currently works with Independent Television, where he rose to the position of Manager of News and Current Affairs.
Beyond journalism, he has held several public service roles, including 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 later appointed Senior Special Assistant on Monitoring, Inspection, and Enforcement in the FCT Administration in November 2021.
