Tinubu Appoints Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Adviser

President Bola Tinubu appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters – House of Representatives, effective immediately. This announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Sunday.

Olanrewaju-Smart succeeds Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to pursue an elective position in his home state. The statement highlighted Olanrewaju-Smart's extensive background, which includes roles as Research and Media Assistant to the Minority/Majority Leader in the House of Representatives during the 7th and 8th Assemblies, and later as Special Adviser, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff to the Speaker in the 9th and 10th Assemblies.

He joined the Presidency in October 2023 as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Intergovernmental Affairs. His work includes contributions to significant legislations like the Interest-Free Student Loan Act.

President Tinubu expressed confidence in Olanrewaju-Smart's ability to enhance legislative coordination and relations between the Presidency, MDAs, and the House of Representatives.