Bolanle Olukoju

Bolanle Olukoju
Commissioner for Communications, Kwara State
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 4, 2023
Preceded byAbubakar Saddiq Buhari[1][2]
Personal details
Born
Bolanle Bello

(1980-03-14) March 14, 1980 (age 44)
CitizenshipNigerian
NationalityNigerian
EducationAhmadu Bello University
Occupation
  • Public Relations Professional
  • Public Speaker
  • Entrepreneur
  • Politician

Bolanle "Bola" Olukoju (born 14 March 1980) is a Nigerian public relations expert, entrepreneur, community organiser, and technocrat.[3] She currently serves as the Honourable Commissioner for Communications (Arts, Culture, Tourism, Information, and Creative Economy) in Kwara State and is a member of the State Executive Council under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON).[4] She was sworn into office on 4 September 2023.[5]

Prior to this role, she was the Director of Communications for KwaraLEARN.[6] Before joining KwaraLEARN, Bola was the Team Lead for Marketing and Communications at Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation. She also co-founded The Eureka Tribe, a Public Relations, Advertising, and Sponsorship agency based in Lagos.[7] Additionally, she served as the executive director of the Babyhood Foundation.[8]

Bola is also recognised for her advocacy in digital literacy, raising awareness about the dangers of fake news in various public forums.[9] She is an advocate for good governance and supports the principles of effective, ethical, and accountable management within governments.[10] Additionally, Bola is a strong proponent of gender and youth inclusion in politics, emphasising the need for increased participation and representation of women and young people in Nigerian political processes and decision-making.[11]

  1. ^ https://dailytrust.com/kwara-gov-dissolves-cabinet-ahead-of-may-29/
  2. ^ https://von.gov.ng/kwara-state-enjoins-nigerians-to-get-voter-cards/
  3. ^ https://leadership.ng/abdulrazaq-nominates-pr-expert-as-kwara-commissioner/
  4. ^ https://dailypost.ng/2023/09/05/kwara-gov-abdulrazaq-inaugurates-commissioners-assigns-portfolios/
  5. ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/kwara-gov-names-prince-mahe-new-ssg-inaugurates-cabinet/
  6. ^ https://kwaralearn.ng/new-approach-to-transformative-learning/
  7. ^ https://ng-check.com/jamiatul-as---salaam-islamic-society/1378251.html?utm_source=1204567
  8. ^ https://brandcrunch.com.ng/2013/02/08/babyhood-foundation-holds-day-for-lovers-of-children/attachment-bola-dele-olukoju-executive-director-babyhood-foundation/
  9. ^ https://dailypost.ng/2024/01/13/kwara-govt-moves-against-fake-news-rumour-peddling/
  10. ^ https://www.thecable.ng/our-focus-is-governance-kwara-says-its-not-behind-ex-governors-trial/
  11. ^ https://punchng.com/nigerians-should-be-patient-with-apc-kwara-commissioner/