It's Essential For Our Government To Equip Media Institutions:- Sok, Governor

It's Essential For Our Government To Equip Media Institutions:- Sok, Governor


From Aminu Suleiman 

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has said that equipping media institutions is essential for effective governance.
He stated this at the 47th anniversary of Rima Radio, 24 years of Rima Television, and 22 years of Rima FM, held at the premises of the Sokoto State Media Corporation.
Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu said that in furtherance of this objective, his administration has made significant investments in state-owned media organisations.
 These include the provision of two digital transmitters for Rima FM, as well as modern studio equipment for Rima Radio and Rima Television.
According to him, the effort is aimed at improving broadcast quality and expanding coverage across the state.

The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, commended the state media organisations for their commitment and dedication to projecting government programmes and policies.
In his remarks, the Senator representing Sokoto Central, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, represented by the State Commissioner for Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship, Alhaji Abba Mu’alledi, pledged to continue to render support for the development of the corporation.
The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Sambo Bello Danchadi, acknowledged the commitment of Governor Ahmed Aliyu towards modernising broadcast infrastructure.
Alhaji Sambo Bello praised the efforts of the corporation, especially in the live coverage of government activities, with a view to keeping the people abreast of government programmes.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Corporation, Labaran Lumu Dundaye, enumerated various forms of support received from the state government, which have greatly assisted in improving the corporation’s activities.

He specifically acknowledged the provision of digital equipment and operational vehicles to the corporation.
The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of awards to some distinguished personalities, including Abdulkadir Jelani Kalgo, Ambassador Sahabi Isah Gada, Professor Almustapha Aliyu Sokoto, the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Aminu Dan Malam, and the Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation.

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