Rivers state administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to revitalising state-owned media organisations and ensuring they meet modern operational standards to serve the public.
The pledge came, Monday following an extensive inspection tour of key media institutions, including Rivers State Television (RSTV), Radio Rivers FM, The Tide Newspaper, Garden City FM, and the State Printing Press.
Vice Admiral Ibas, who described the media as indispensable to societal survival and development, stated the need for urgent intervention to restore these critical platforms.
“Without the media, we wonder how society would survive. We must identify key areas requiring intervention and ensure our media houses operate at the standards expected by the public.”
Highlighting the media’s pivotal role in fostering good governance and an informed citizenry, the administrator stated that his administration has already laid out plans for facility upgrades.
“If funds are available, I assure you that within six months, we will complete the necessary improvements. I have directed the permanent secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, to develop a comprehensive plan, leveraging provisions in the budget.”