Ajuri Obari Ngelale was born on November 13, 1986, in Platteville, Wisconsin, United States. He is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and politician. Ngelale is currently the spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria.
He grew up in the U.S. but returned to Nigeria in 2011 to complete his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). His career in journalism began at Africa Independent Television (AIT), where he worked as an investigative reporter, news editor, producer, and presenter. During his time at AIT, he produced notable documentaries such as "State of the Nation" and "Diary from the Delta".
In 2016, Ngelale moved to Channels Television, where he co-anchored the show "Sunrise Daily" and created the series "Africa's Future Leaders". He documented the efforts of young African leaders working to improve their communities.
In 2019, he shifted to a political role, becoming the lead media content producer for the All Progressives Congress (APC) during President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection campaign. After Buhari victory, Ngelale was appointed as his senior special adviser on public affairs, serving until 2023.
Ngelale was a key figure in Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign, serving as a co-principal spokesperson. After Tinubu won the 2023 election, Ngelale was appointed as the official spokesperson for the president on July 31, 2023. He also took on roles related to climate action, including being the first special presidential envoy on climate action for Nigeria, and was involved in committees focused on green economic solutions.
On September 7, 2024, Ngelale resigned from his role as presidential spokesperson to address medical issues affecting his family. He is married and has four children, although details about his family are kept private.
Ajuri Ngelale
Ajuri Ngelale parents are Chief Precious Osaro Ngelale and Diane Ngelale. His father, Chief Precious Osaro Ngelale, is a Nigerian from Eleme, Rivers State. He was a geologist and politician, serving in the Rivers State House of Assembly during Nigeria's Third Republic. After a military coup in 1983, the family moved to the United States. Later, during the return of civilian rule in 1999, Chief Ngelale was appointed as a federal minister in Nigeria.
Ajuri Ngelale mother, Diane Ngelale, is German-American. She worked as the social welfare director for the Rivers State Government under Governor Melford Okilo.
FAQs
1. What is Ajuri Ngelale real name?
- His full name is Ajuri Obari Ngelale.
2. How old is Ajuri Ngelale?
- He was born on November 13, 1986, making him 37 years old as of 2024.
3. What is Ajuri Ngelale nationality?
- He is Nigerian.
4. What is Ajuri Ngelale educational background?
- He earned a bachelor degree in political science and history from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, USA.
5. What is Ajuri Ngelale career history?
- He started his career as a journalist at Africa Independent Television (AIT) and later worked at Channels Television. He has served as a media content producer and spokesperson for various political roles, including his current position as the spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu.
6. Who are Ajuri Ngelale parents?
- His father is Chief Precious Osaro Ngelale, a Nigerian geologist and former politician. His mother is Diane Ngelale, a German-American who worked as the social welfare director for Rivers State Government.
7. Is Ajuri Ngelale married?
- Yes, he is married, but details about his wife are not widely publicized.
8. How many children does Ajuri Ngelale have?
- He has four children.
9. Which political party is Ajuri Ngelale associated with?
- He is associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
10. Why did Ajuri Ngelale resign from his role as presidential spokesperson?
- He resigned on September 7, 2024, to address medical issues affecting his immediate family.
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