Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, on Wednesday met with the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace.
A statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General Press Affairs, Government House Gombe said Ndace was in the state as part of his nationwide zonal tour of VON facilities.
The VON DG’s visit to Gombe is part of his ongoing engagement strategy aimed at assessing the state of VON’s infrastructure, interacting with staff across zonal offices and repositioning the organization for optimal performance in line with global media trends and technological advancements.
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The DG was welcomed by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who commended his leadership and visionary approach to repositioning Voice of Nigeria as a globally competitive broadcaster.
The Governor noted the important role of VON in shaping public perception, enhancing Nigeria’s global presence and promoting unity through responsible journalism.
He acknowledged the efforts of the current management under Ndace to modernize the agency, expand its reach and build a more vibrant and professional media institution.
Inuwa Yahya said, “We in Gombe State recognize the value of strategic media partnerships, and we remain committed to supporting VON’s operations and strengthening our collaboration for mutual benefit.”
He assured the DG of his administration’s willingness to explore avenues for synergy, particularly in areas of content sharing between VON and Gombe State Media Corporation.
In his remarks, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for the warm reception and consistent support to VON.
He also lauded Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s strides in governance and infrastructural development in Gombe State, stressing the need for a more deepened institutional collaboration between the State and Voice of Nigeria, especially in the areas of information dissemination, capacity building and positive image projection.
Ndace, “We are working to ensure that Voice of Nigeria delivers on its mandate as Nigeria’s external broadcaster, projecting our culture, values, and developmental strides to the global audience in a more dynamic, digital, and engaging way.”