Linus Obogo
Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to the Governor of Cross River State
All Progressives Congress Cross River State
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Linus Obogo is the Chief Press Secretary & Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State. A seasoned journalist and media strategist, he holds a B.A. in English from UNILAG and a Master’s in Communication from UNICAL. His career spans editorial leadership in several Nigerian newspapers and roles in state communication offices. Obogo has served as Deputy Chief Press Secretary under Governor Ben Ayade and was appointed CPS under Governor Otu in mid-2025 to strengthen government messaging and public engagement.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language from University of Lagos (UNILAG). (The Sun)
- Master’s Degree in Communication (Print Journalism) from University of Calabar (UNICAL).
Professional Background
- Journalism / Media: He worked with several newspapers in editorial capacities — for example as Assistant News Editor at The Sun Newspaper Ltd; Assistant Editor at The Nation Newspapers; News Editor at Mirror Newspaper; Political Editor at National Life Newspaper; Sub-Editor at the now defunct Comet Newspaper.
- Served as Personal Assistant to Governor Liyel Imoke on Media & Research (2013-2015)
- Deputy Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Ben Ayade (2015-2023)
- Appointment as CPS/SA Media & Publicity: Initially appointed in March 2024 by Governor Bassey Otu as Special Adviser, Media & Publicity and CPS.
- Re-appointed / formally confirmed as Chief Press Secretary & SA Media & Publicity in June 2025, replacing Nsa Gill in that role.
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