Commissioner Commends Contractor Handling Yauri FM Project
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, has commended the contractor handling the construction of the Kebbi State Government-owned FM Radio Station in Yauri.
The Commissioner who made the commendable while inspecting the ongoing project in Yauri alongside the Governor’s media aides said completing the project on time will hasten its commissioning to serve the people of targeted areas in the emirate and beyond.
He described the project as a significant step towards strengthening communication channels, improving information dissemination, and enhancing the effectiveness of the state’s information management system.
Alhaji Yakubu explained that the establishment of FM radio station in Yauri is a first step in government’s effort to establish more across the state with emphasis on the four emirate headquarters.
“The Governor has promised to equip all government owned media houses in the state as part of efforts to streamline information dissemination, transparency, and accountability in governance,” the Commissioner stated.
He further disclosed that upon completion of the Yauri FM Station, the process of establishing more will be fast tracked in line with the administration’s plan to expand access to information across the state.
He said, when completed, the station would be educating the people on their civic duties and responsibilities, and help bridge the communication gap between government and rural communities by bringing timely and reliable information closer to the people.
According to him, the intention is to cover the station with sufficient radio signals for wider coverage, reaching several Local Government Areas as well as neighbouring states.
The Commissioner expressed optimism that the establishment of the stations would further strengthen the government’s communication strategy and deepen public engagement across Kebbi State.
Signed:
Ahmed Idris
Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor
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