Hon. Dr. Oladele Henry Alake

Minister of Solid Minerals Development Federal Republic of Nigeria

Oladele Alake is a distinguished writer, author, and seasoned media professional with decades of experience in public communication, governance, and strategic leadership. He served as Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, during the administration of Bola Tinubu, then Governor of Lagos State. In that role, he played a central part in shaping the strategic and tactical initiatives that underpinned one of the most transformative periods in Lagos State’s history. The administration recorded landmark achievements across industry, finance, education, healthcare, infrastructure, employment, and community development. Notable milestones included the computerisation of government operations, major environmental reforms, the Bar Beach reclamation project, the Lagos Independent Power Project, rehabilitation of the Lagos Island Central Business District, construction of highways and inner-city roads, establishment of millennium schools and new general hospitals, introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit system, and a dramatic increase in internally generated revenue from ₦600 million to ₦7 billion within eight years. Born on 6 October 1956, Mr. Alake holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos. A Fellow and former Vice President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, he rose to prominence as Editor of Sunday Concord and National Concord. He has been instrumental in establishing leading media platforms, including Lagos Television, The Nation Newspaper, TVC, Max FM, Adaba FM, and National Life. Until his ministerial appointment, he served as Special Adviser on Strategy, Communications and Special Duties to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.