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By Aliyu Usman
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has congratulated the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Federal Radio Company of Nigeria (FRCN) on their milestone anniversaries, acknowledging the very important position of the media in sustaining Nigeria’s democratic governance.
The NUJ marked its seventieth anniversary on March 15, 2025, whereas FRCN is celebrating 63 years of broadcasting excellence on March 17.
In separate goodwill messages to the management of each establishments, signed by his Particular Adviser on Communication and Technique, Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, Governor Idris praised the media business for its dedication to democracy and nationwide growth.
He counseled the NUJ for its resilience in shaping the media panorama and upholding press freedom, a key pillar of democracy. The governor famous that these achievements have been made doable via the collaborative efforts of stakeholders, together with the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Newspaper Proprietors’ Affiliation of Nigeria.
Having weathered numerous challenges over the previous seven a long time, Governor Idris urged journalists to stay steadfast in advocating for press freedom, moral journalism, improved welfare, and higher working situations for his or her members.
As a former unionist and advocate of transparency and accountability, he pledged his administration’s continued assist for the NUJ, significantly in capacity-building initiatives and the adoption of contemporary expertise in journalism, consistent with worldwide greatest practices.
The governor additionally counseled journalists in Kebbi State for his or her balanced and intensive protection of his administration’s achievements over the previous two years, which he described as outstanding and unprecedented.
Moreover, Governor Idris prolonged his felicitations to the administration and employees of FRCN, Kaduna, on their 63rd anniversary. He lauded the station’s dedication to professionalism and excellence in broadcasting, recognizing its essential position in selling peace, democracy, and socio-economic growth, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
Tracing the historical past of the station, he highlighted its transformation from the Broadcasting Firm of Northern Nigeria (BCNN) in 1962 to Radio Tv Kaduna (RTK), earlier than being included into FRCN in 1978. He praised previous and current managements for preserving one of many legacies of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto.
Governor Idris emphasised that FRCN’s intensive attain has contributed immensely to nationwide unity and democratic governance, making it a useful establishment in Nigeria’s media panorama.
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