The Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, a Deputy Commander of the EFCC, has emerged Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year, 2025.
The award ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, in Abuja was themed: “Integrity and the Evolving Roles of Spokespersons in Leadership Communication.”
Oyewale emerged winner in a highly competitive category that included Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga and Josephine Adokuru Mudasiru of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA.
The Chairman of the award’s Adjudication Committee, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, while commending the nominees emphasized that the selection process was rigorous and driven by merit.
Oyewale stood out for his infusion of finesse in strategic communication, skillful workmanship, impactful media engagements and consistency in the excellent projection of the EFCC’s image and in enhancing public understanding of the Commission’s mandate and activities.
Winners from other categories include: Olufemi Soneye (NNPCL) – Distinguished Spokesperson of the Year (Oil and Gas), Nigerian Customs Service – Best Corporate Spokesperson Team, Kashifu Inuwa (NITDA) – Most Supportive CEO to Spokespersons (Public Sector), Osagie Edwards Omoruyi (NIMASA) – Outstanding Spokesperson (Marine and Blue Economy), Femi Babafemi (NDLEA) – Outstanding Spokesperson (Security Services). Soneye (NNPCL) beat ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi-NPF, Igo Weli-Shell Petroleum, Olumuyiwa Akande, SIFAX Group and Osagie Edward-NIMASA to emerge Spokesperson of the Year.
