President Tinubu Appoints Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on House of Reps Matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives).

The appointment, announced on Sunday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, takes immediate effect.

Olanrewaju-Smart succeeds Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to contest an elective office in his home state.

Prior to his new role, the 40-year-old appointee served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Intergovernmental Affairs since October 2023. His extensive legislative background includes roles as Research and Media Assistant to the House Leadership, as well as Special Adviser, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff to the Speaker in the 9th and 10th Assemblies. He also contributed to key public policy projects, including research on the Interest-Free Student Loan Act.

Olanrewaju-Smart holds a doctorate in Educational Management from Lead City University, a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, and certifications from the London School of Public Relations, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Quantum Alliance AI.

The Presidency expressed confidence that Olanrewaju-Smart will leverage his public policy expertise and legislative experience to enhance coordination and foster stronger relations between the executive arm, federal agencies, and the House of Representatives.