The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to institutional reform and national service, stating that his focus is on repositioning the organisation to become a true instrument of national power.
“We are on a path of institutional renewal, repositioning VON into a pan-African and globally respected broadcaster, focused on operational excellence, digital transformation, and international relevance,” he said while receiving the newly elected leadership of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU) on Monday in Abuja.
Ndace highlighted key milestones under his leadership, including the restoration of VON’s long-dormant 250KW Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) transmitter, which will enable a return to shortwave broadcasting for the first time in over a decade. “Once operational, VON will reach audiences across Africa and beyond,” he noted.
He also cited renewed collaborations with broadcast organisations in China, Tanzania, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Côte d’Ivoire, saying these alliances are vital in repositioning VON as a bridge between Africa and the world.
The DG assured the union leaders that his administration prioritises staff welfare, including the regular payment of the thirteenth-month salary. “We will continue to strengthen our platforms, expand partnerships, and invest in our people in pursuit of national interest,” he pledged.
In response, the National President of RATTAWU, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, commended the DG for his “visionary leadership and transformative strides at the Voice of Nigeria” and reaffirmed the union’s “unwavering support for VON’s reforms, pledging continued collaboration in advancing staff welfare, professional excellence, and national development.”
