Ex-UK Envoy Sarafa Tunji Isola to lead 7th Penpushing Media Anniversary Lecture as chairman

Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola

Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, the distinguished former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, has graciously accepted the invitation to serve as chairman for the 7th anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media. 

The prestigious event is set to take place on July 31, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the media organization’s journey. Ambassador Isola’s leadership is highly anticipated to inspire and elevate the discourse during this landmark occasion.

The chairperson of the anniversary, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi and Sina Adefolahan (Secretary), in a statement, said Isola has graciously confirmed his attendance at the ceremony, which is to take place at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital.

‘I am proud to be associated with Penpushing team, and as a member I am proud and honoured to chair the event. I am also confirming that I will physically be in attendance to grace the occasion. I am also convinced about journalism role of Penpushing Media, which today has made it a household name, globally, in the media industry,’ Isola was quoted as saying.

The chairman of the occasion is renowned with administrative and leadership experience spanning both the public and private sectors. He was appointed Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021.

Isola, who has to his credit a national award of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), had previously served as Minister of Mines and Steel Development in Nigeria between (2007-2008), as well as the Secretary to the Ogun State Government between (2003-2007).

The Diplomat attended Harvard Kennedy School of Government, United States of America (USA), holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree and happily married with children all who are doing well in their various fields of professions.

The notable Nigerian politician was in 1999, appointed Special Assistant (SA) to the Minister of Finance, while his profile, including working with Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC) at early stage of his career
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