Sanwo-Olu appoints Kayode Oyekanmi as new Lagos TV General Manager

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Mr Kayode Oyekanmi as the new General Manager of Lagos State Television following the exit of the station’s former General Manager, Mrs Sola Kosoko.

The appointment letter was presented to Oyekanmi by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, during a brief ceremony held at the State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja.

Speaking at the event, Agoro said the appointment was based on Oyekanmi’s commitment, professionalism, and years of dedicated service within the Lagos State public service system.

He expressed confidence in the new appointee’s ability to reposition the state-owned television station and wished him a productive and successful tenure.

Before his appointment, Oyekanmi served as Director of the Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a role he had occupied since 2022.

A seasoned communications professional, Oyekanmi possesses more than 30 years of experience across both the public and private sectors, with a background in advertising, public relations, media communications, and export services.

He began his career in the Lagos State public service on March 1, 2000, as a Public Affairs Practitioner with the Ministry of Information and Strategy.

An indigene of Isale Eko on Lagos Island, Oyekanmi has received several recognitions for his contributions to journalism and public communication.

Academically, he holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.

He is also a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

Beyond his professional career, Oyekanmi is described as an avid reader and lawn tennis enthusiast. 

He currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.