ABEOKUTA- The Ville Media Communications, publishers of www.thenewsville.com, a multimedia broadcast outfit has felicitated with the Chief Press Secretary to the Ogun State Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin on the occasion of his 54tg birthday.
Born on the 7th of May, 1967, Kunle Somorin is from Obafemi/Owode Local Government area of Ogun state and until his appointment, Somorin served as the Editor-in-Chief, Africa Resource Centre (ARC) at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.
A former London Bureau Chief of Thisday Newspapers, Somorin is skilled in editing, public speaking, journalism, and strategic communications. He is a strong media and communication professional who has worked as the Director General (Research & Public Communications), Governor’s Office, Niger State (2012-2015) and as Special Assistant, Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives (2003-2007).
An experienced editor with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Somorin is a strong media and communication professional who graduated from Ahmadu Bello University.
No wonder one of his ardent admirer had this to say about him “An all-round journalist, Uncle Kay is a very jovial and likeable fellow with great sense of humour. He has a way of bringing out the best from his colleagues without putting them under any undue pressure”
“His familiarity with his juniors does not breed contempt. If there are words that are not found in his dictionary while at work, they include coercion, harassment, intimidation, sadism, etc. Yet, strikes a very good balance among his seniors, mates and juniors. An astute journalist, he combines quality administrative skills with professionalism to excel. His works are balanced, fair and objective”
“There is no dull moment with Uncle Kay. He is one of the easiest senoir colleagues I’ve come across in this profession. This is a young man who has gone the length and breadth of journalism at home and abroad. His experience, quality and charisma in his chosen profession are not in doubt. He is always a delight to work with”
