Oladele Henry Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals Development
All Progressives Congress Ekiti State
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Dr. Oladele Henry Alake is Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, brought into the cabinet in August 2023. A seasoned journalist and media strategist with B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Lagos, he previously served as Lagos State Commissioner for Information. Originally from Ekiti State, Alake blends media-savvy, advocacy experience, and strategic governance to drive structural transformation in Nigeria’s mining sector while advancing his long-standing commitment to public service.
Education
- B.Sc. in Political Science, University of Lagos (1978)
- M.Sc. in Mass Communications, University of Lagos (1981)
- Alumni of Igbobi College, Yaba (West African School Certificate and HSC)
Professional Background
- Began journalistic career during NYSC at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation; later Senior Sub-Editor at Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation
- Editor of Sunday Concord and National Concord between mid-1980s and 1999
- Served as Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State (1999–200
- Advisor on Information to M.K.O. Abiola’s June 12 campaign; supported democracy movement during military era
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