By Idris Khalid
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) pleaded with the Bauchi state government to provide the required funding to Bauchi Radio Corporation to enable the station to effectively reach out to its targeted audience.
The Director in charge of the Jos Zonal Office of the Commission, Mrs. Mercy Idenyi made the plea at an interactive session with the management of Bauchi Radio Corporation during the official visit of the commission to the radio station.
Mrs. Mercy Idenyi noted with dismay that most of the broadcast organizations in the country largely defend working with generators, saying providing them with the needed funding would expectedly enable them operate.
She commending Bauchi Radio Corporation for operating according to NBC guidelines, and requested the state government to look into the possibility of extending the areas of coverage of BRC for the benefit of citizens.
Mercy said, “I have visited community radios of BRC and your staff are doing a wonderful job. The effectiveness of the stations is very glaring for you to see community and other stakeholders talking about how they are benefiting from the stations”.
She spoke of the need for the state government to adequately fund radio stations that are transmitting in local language in which adults and children are benefiting from with a view to reach out to the target audience.
The NBC Director applauded the Bauchi state government for the establishment of community radios, and urged Governor Bala Mohammed to safeguard the stations from collapse by providing the required funding for sustained operations.
Bauchi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Garba Dahiru, thanked the NBC officials for the visit and pledged to make good use of their recommendations and suggestions for better performance.
The Commissioner who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ibrahim Maidawa promised continued partnership with the commission for effective service delivery.
Alhaji Dahiru Garba appreciated the NBC officials for their brotherly visit to Bauchi state and BRC in particular, and assured them for collaboration for the maximum benefits of both parties.
The Head of NBC Bauchi office, Hajiya Hauwa Abba Kyari commended the management of Bauchi Radio Corporation for working in synergy with the commission and called for its sustenance.
The Managing Director of the Bauchi Radio Corporation, Alhaji Sirajo Maaji has earlier while welcoming the NBC’s officials to the radio station, noted that the tremendous support Governor Bala Mohammed is giving to BRC will enable the station to discharge its duties diligently.
