The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has advised the business community in the state to consider investing in the media industry in view of the vital role it plays in promoting socio-economic development.
In a statement signed by the Governor’s Media aide Abdullahi Idris, the Governor congratulated the owner of the radio station, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Yelwa for the establishment of a private Radio station called ‘Bayawura Radio’ in his hometown Yauri, in the state.
The Governor described the action as a patriotic decision, calling on the people of the state to invest heavily in the media industry.
Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, who holds the traditional title of Ajiyan Yauri, is also the National Chairman of Arewa Broadcast Media practitioners Forum.
Comrade Idris observed that media organisations, particularly radio and television stations, are providing effective channels of communication between the government and the people on programmes and policies implementation as well as the impacts or otherwise of such programmes on the lives of the people.
He further noted that religious affairs, business transactions, enhancement of inter personal and inter community relationships, and other development related services are being promoted by FM Radio and television stations, especially at the grassroots
Also worthy of note according to the Governor was the timing of the establishment which coincided with the time his administration was repositioning the state owned media organisations with provision of required ultra modern broadcast equipment for efficient service delivery and hoped that it will be complemented by the new FM station.
While congratulating the proprietor on his modest contribution to the development of his community, Governor Idris expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of Ajiyan Yauri to not only ensure objectivity and fairness in the conduct of the operation of the station.
In addition to the provision of employment opportunities, the governor advised him to use his vast experience in both the print and electronic media to improve the professional knowledge and productivity in service among the young and promising media practitioners in the state.
Bayawura Radio in Yauri has now joined Raihan Radio, Vision FM, Equity FM, and Nagari FM in Birnin Kebbi as well as Brikel FM in Zuru.
