Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and representative of Bayelsa West, has approved the appointment of three senior aides as he moves to strengthen his political, administrative and communication operations.
The appointments take immediate effect and involve veteran journalist and former Sun Newspapers editor Steve Nwosu, Sani Takori and media executive VinMartin Obiora Ilo.
Nwosu has been appointed spokesperson, Takori will serve as a political and administrative adviser, while Ilo takes on the role of Chief Technical Adviser.
Dickson, who previously served as governor of Bayelsa State, said the appointments are intended to improve the coordination of his responsibilities as NDC National Leader and senator.
Nwosu joins the team with more than 30 years of experience spanning print journalism, broadcasting, digital media, political communication and media administration.
He previously held senior editorial positions at The Guardian, ThisDay and The Sun. At The Sun, he rose through several leadership positions, including pioneer editor of Saturday Sun, Editor of Daily Sun, Executive Director of Corporate Services, Deputy Managing Director and Deputy Editor-in-Chief.
He is also the founder of Nigerian Xpress Newspaper and currently serves as Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Edibofa Communication and Publishing Limited, the company behind People’s FM stations in Abuja and Yenagoa, Universal Television Africa and Nigerian Xpress Newspaper.
Nwosu has also served on the editorial boards of ThisDay and The Sun. He spent eight years on the Standing Committee of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, including a period as treasurer.
Takori, a lawyer and experienced public administrator from Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has held several senior legal and political positions throughout his career.
His previous appointments include Registrar, Magistrate, Solicitor-General, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Zamfara State. He also represented his constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007.
Takori previously served as National Legal Adviser to the Council of Ulamas and Chief Legal Officer of the Nigerian Electoral Commission. He was also secretary of the presidential campaigns of former President Umaru Yar’Adua in 2003 and 2007.
He is a founding member of the NDC and previously served as the party’s Protem National Secretary during its registration process.
Ilo, who has been appointed Chief Technical Adviser, brings nearly four decades of experience in broadcasting, journalism, public service, strategic communication and development consultancy.
An alumnus of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Ilo holds degrees in Mass Communication, Development Studies, and International Relations and Strategic Studies.
He began his broadcasting career with Radio Nigeria, where he eventually became a network newscaster before moving to Africa Independent Television (AIT).
He retired from AIT in 2013 as Director of Special Duties and South-East Operations.
Ilo has also served as Special Adviser on Media to the Enugu State Governor and was a member of the Governing Board of the National Broadcasting Commission.
Before his latest appointment, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Signature TV.
According to the statement announcing the appointments, Dickson selected the three officials based on their professional experience, expertise and track records in their respective fields.
The appointments come as political parties and opposition groups intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The three appointees will support Dickson’s activities in his dual capacity as National Leader of the NDC and a serving senator, with their responsibilities covering political coordination, administration, strategic communication and media engagement.
The appointments therefore give Dickson a team with extensive experience in journalism, law, public administration, political organisation and strategic communication as Nigeria’s political parties position themselves for the 2027 electoral contest.
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