• Omotayo Okewunmi

Saldrey Communications Limited, a niche Public Relations and Media agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Omotayo Okewunmi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective Monday, November 3, 2025.

This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward strengthening its operations, expanding its client impact, and deepening its commitment to innovation-driven communication solutions.

Omotayo joins Saldrey Communications following her impactful tenure as the Public Relations Manager of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), where she played a pivotal role in advancing the Association’s public image, stakeholder engagement, and policy communication strategies.

During her time at MAN, she was instrumental in crafting narratives that amplified the voice of Nigerian manufacturers, reinforcing the Association’s credibility across national and international platforms.

Beyond her corporate experience in MAN, Omotayo has founded and grown businesses in the media and events industry and her impact is felt particularly with Clefflake Media and Events, a boutique media and event consultancy renowned for its creative storytelling, experiential brand activations, and strategic communications expertise. Under her leadership, Clefflake Media and Events became a trusted name among clients seeking tailored solutions for their brands and memorable experiences at events.

At Saldrey Communications, Omotayo is poised to bring her wealth of experience in strategic planning, brand communication, and client relationship management to elevate the agency’s operational excellence and creative output.

Her appointment underscores Saldrey’s commitment to fostering leadership that drives measurable results and delivers unmatched value to clients.

“This is an opportunity to merge innovation with purpose. My coming on board is to not only strengthen the internal operations of the organisation but also create lasting value for our clients.

Saldrey Communications has always stood out for its deep understanding of influence mastery and its ability to deliver unmatched results to clients.

My goal is to amplify that strength, ensuring every project reflects the company’s core philosophy of delivering excellence, creativity, and results.”

According to Saldrey Communications’ value proposition as outlined on its website, the company is committed to “delivering strategic, innovative, and measurable communication solutions that connect brands to their audiences and drive sustainable growth.”

Omotayo’s appointment is aligned with this mission ensuring that every client engagement reflects the agency’s hallmark of precision, passion, and performance.

With her unique blend of corporate communications expertise, entrepreneurial flair, and passion for public relations, Omotayo Okewunmi is set to play a transformative role in driving Saldrey Communications’ next phase of growth, one that promises innovation, client satisfaction, and lasting impact.

A member of the House of Representatives, Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa, narrowly escaped death on Tuesday after his convoy was ambushed by suspected terrorists in Niger State.

The attack occurred along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area while Damisa, who represents Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency, was on his way to Babanna for an official engagement.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen—identified as “Lakurawa terrorists,” locally known as bandits—opened fire on the lawmaker’s convoy in a surprise afternoon attack.

Security operatives attached to the convoy responded immediately, resulting in a fierce gun battle. One soldier was reportedly killed, while several others sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Some of Damisa’s political aides and supporters were also injured during the exchange.

Witnesses said the attackers fired relentlessly, riddling several vehicles with bullets before fleeing the scene. At least 11 vehicles were reportedly vandalised in the attack.

Despite the heavy assault, Damisa escaped unharmed. Security agencies are said to have launched a manhunt for the assailants in the area.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) has rejected any form of U.S. military intervention in Nigeria based on religious grounds, urging instead that such intervention be directed toward facilitating a national referendum to address the country’s deep-seated political and social challenges.

The group’s National President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, made this known while briefing journalists in Owerri on Wednesday. He said the Igbo people appreciated the United States’ concern over the continued killings of Christians in Nigeria, especially in the South-East and Middle Belt regions.

However, he cautioned that any U.S. military engagement driven by religious motives would be counterproductive, stressing that what Nigeria urgently needs is a political solution through a referendum.

“A referendum is currently the most pressing requirement for Nigeria,” Igboayaka said. “This position is not only that of the Ohanaeze Youth Council but also of the younger generation of Igbo people and other ethnic groups in the Middle Belt.”

The OYC argued that the killings of Christians in Eastern Nigeria and other parts of the country have worsened since 2015, accusing the Federal Government of using the fight against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a cover for targeted attacks on Christians.

Citing reports from the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), the group alleged that thousands of Christians have been killed by security forces, Fulani herdsmen, and jihadists in recent years. It also referenced data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicating that over 614,000 Nigerians were killed between May 2023 and April 2024 due to insecurity.

OYC urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to use his influence to help end the killings by supporting a referendum for Nigerian Christians within one year, noting that true peace cannot be achieved through military force alone.

“President Trump’s proposed military action on religious grounds may offer temporary relief, but a lasting solution lies in the convocation of a national referendum,” Igboayaka said.

He also called on Trump to honor victims of Christian persecution in Nigeria, particularly IPOB members allegedly killed while celebrating his 2017 electoral victory, and to advocate for the release of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The group further accused Nigeria’s past and current administrations of neglecting the widespread violence against Christians, warning that failure to address the crisis could lead to a full-scale religious and ethnic conflict.

“The killings of Igbos and Christians in Nigeria under the guise of fighting IPOB must stop. Only a referendum can restore peace and justice in the country,” the statement concluded.