President Michael Chilufya Sata Name George Chellah Profession Journalist | Succeeded by Amos Chanda Preceded by Dickson Jere Political party Patriotic Front | |
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Full Name George Mwenya Chellah Born May 6, 1981 (age 42)
Kitwe, Zambia ( 1981-05-06 ) Website State House Press Office - Zambia | ||
George Chellah (born May 26, 1971) was the Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations, the official title of the State House spokesperson, or press aide to the President of the Republic of Zambia. Prior to his appointment as State House spokesperson in 2011, Chellah was Assistant News Editor at The Post, Zambia's leading daily tabloid. He also served as a member of the Press Freedom Committee, a non-profit making advocacy for media rights and freedoms founded by The Post Newspapers
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Journalism career
After his Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising graduation from Sir Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce, Lusaka, George Chellah joined Zambia's leading daily, The Post, as a reporter in September 2004. Working for a private and independent newspaper provides professional challenges as well as motivation.
Work in Michael Sata administration
On September 28, 2011, George Chellah left the private sector to join the public service when he was surprisingly called upon by President Michael Chilufya Sata, on his election into office, to serve as his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations.
Personal life and education
Chellah born and was raised in the Congo, Brazzaville mining city of Katanga where he attended Secondary School, completing his Grade 12 in 1990. A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Communication Studies, Chellah also attended Sir Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce, Lusaka, for his Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising (2001–2003).
He is happily married and lives in Lusaka with his wife and four Children and two other step children.