MARKETING EDGE ONTV hosts Omotoso this Wednesday
By Felicia Nwosu
MARKETING EDGE ONTV is set to host Honourable Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, in an exclusive Industry Conversation segment this Wednesday. The Commissioner will continue the discussion he started last week, providing deeper insights into governance, Lagos State’s economic outlook for 2025, and key initiatives under the Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
The programme will air at 12:30 p.m. on TVC News (DSTV Channel 418) and at 8:00 p.m. on WAP TV (DSTV Channel 262), with a repeat broadcast scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. on WAP TV. The 30-minute show will feature Brand News, Brand in Focus, and the highly anticipated Industry Conversation with Omotoso.
This edition will see the Commissioner addressing critical issues, including the state government’s performance in comparison to the private sector, the impact of the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda on residents, and Lagos’ commitment to ensuring no one is left behind in its development plans. He will also highlight major infrastructure, technology, and innovation projects under the ‘A Greater Lagos Rising’ campaign.
Omotoso will further discuss the state’s efforts in promoting tourism, strengthening the creative economy, and fostering economic growth through key sectors. He will also speak on the government’s communication strategies, public engagement, and responses to negative narratives, particularly regarding building collapses.
A seasoned journalist and media expert with over 35 years of experience, he has played a key role in shaping public communication in Lagos State. Before his appointment as Commissioner, he was Editor of The Nation newspaper, where he wrote the widely followed “Editorial Notebook” column.
His journalism career began at The Guardian, rising to become Editor of The Saturday Guardian before becoming the pioneer Editor of Comet newspaper. In 2006, he was appointed as the pioneer Editor of The Nation, establishing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading newspapers.
The notable journalist holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin and a Master’s degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Lagos. A respected member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Nigeria Union of Journalists, he has received multiple accolades, including the DAME Award in 2010 and the Nigeria Media Merit Award for Editor of the Year in 2013, 2015, and 2017.
Beyond his professional achievements, he is an avid table tennis enthusiast, having once played an exhibition match against world-ranked player Aruna Quadri.
With Lagos State at the forefront of governance and economic transformation, this edition of MARKETING EDGE ONTV promises an engaging and thought-provoking session. Viewers can expect in-depth discussions on governance, economic direction, and strategic initiatives shaping the future of Lagos State.
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