
Special Assistant to the President
Republic of Nigeria (Art, Culture and the Creative Economy)
Ayomide Adeagbo is an award-winning photographer, photojournalist, published author, creative and founder of Xtreme Media, with a career spanning over a decade at the intersection of photography, journalism and politics. Through his passion for photography and a heart for change, he sensationally impacted the media space in Nigeria, blazing the trail for fellow creatives.
Ayomide has served as the S.A Visual Communications and Personal Photographer to the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, where he stood as a testament of the relationship between creativity and governance.
Afterwards, he was the Head of Digital Communications (Office of the Executive Vice Chairman) at the Nigerian Communications Commission.
He is now the Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, where he works towards ensuring the creative industry is at the forefront of national and global affairs.
Being an influential figure in government, he uses his distinct combination of creativity, strategic thinking and leadership to bring about significant change in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Ayomide’s story is one of unrelenting commitment to the values of ingenuity, inventiveness, and public service.