The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa.
A statement on Monday by the Special Adviser (Strategy & Implementation) to the Minister, Lanre Lamina said the veteran journalist will provide leadership in shaping and managing the Minister’s media and communication agenda.

According to the statement, the appointment, conveyed in a letter dated April 28, 2026, is in line with the Minister’s strategic priorities to strengthen public engagement, enhance transparency, and ensure effective communication of key reforms and initiatives in the education sector.

“His responsibilities will also include managing media relations, coordinating public communications, supervising digital and social media engagement, and ensuring consistency in messaging across all platforms.

“Additionally, he will advise on high-level communication strategies and support crisis communication efforts to safeguard the Ministry’s reputation,” the statement reads.

Attah is a veteran broadcast journalist with over two decades of experience in the media industry. He began his career with DBN Television and is currently with Independent Television, where he rose to become Manager of News and Current Affairs. Over the years, he has distinguished himself as a seasoned media professional.

Beyond journalism, he has held notable public service roles, including serving as Chairman of the FCT Task Force on Traffic Decongestion in 2019 and Chairman, FCT Task Force on Enforcement OF COVID-19 Protocols in 2020

He was subsequently appointed Senior Special Assistant(SSA) on Monitoring, Inspection, and Enforcement in the FCT Administration in November, 2021.