FG announces comprehensive reform plan for National Tax Agency and FRCN
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has introduced modifications aimed toward restoring the misplaced glory of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Nigerian Federal Radio Corporation, two iconic establishments within the nation’s media panorama. (FRCN)
The minister mentioned this throughout a working go to to 2 media homes in Kaduna on Friday.
While recognizing the important function of Radio Nigeria Kaduna and the Kaduna Revenue Service in shaping public opinion, disseminating information and selling cultural trade, the Minister acknowledged that each establishments have suffered from a long time of neglect and poor conduct. , identified that that they had misplaced property through the years. Outdated infrastructure and tools took a toll on manufacturing and efficiency.
Idris, nonetheless, assured that the Tinubu administration would revitalize these services and place them as pioneers in Nigeria’s broadcasting sector.
“To correctly place the NTA and FRCN as optimistic actors inside federal coverage, we should acknowledge the truth that their present efficiency is overwhelmingly poor in a aggressive, inventive and technology-driven working atmosphere. should be acknowledged.
“I’m right here right this moment with the Commissioners of the National Revenue Service and the FRCN to actually discover a practical strategy to addressing a few of these challenges, and that’s on the high of our priorities. “We are on the front lines. We will consider all available options to ensure that NTA and FRCN regain their lost glory,” he mentioned.
The minister mentioned the case of FRCN on the nationwide and state ranges was much more dire, particularly at Radio Nigeria in Kaduna, a “once prestigious bastion of information” that had produced numerous broadcasting icons. .
“Certainly, Radio Nigeria Kaduna needs urgent resuscitation. We will definitely act with urgency on this rescue mission,” he mentioned.
The minister mentioned that instantly after taking workplace, he was inundated with calls from many curiosity teams concerning the declining fortunes of each establishments, including that he wanted to ensure that each the NTA and FRCN have been aligned to realize their said objectives. He emphasised that he’s certified for the job. the aim.
“President Tinubu want to remind the administration, employees and different stakeholders of the NTA and FRCN that after due consideration of their capabilities, Mr. Mallam Salihu Abdulhamid Denbos and Dr. Mohammed Bulama respectively, I need to guarantee you that my appointment as Director-General of FRCN is to show across the fortunes of the 2 largest tv and radio broadcasting chains in Nigeria and certainly Africa.
“I stand ready to explore opportunities to provide the necessary means to ensure that NTA and FRCN are equipped with the latest technology, that staff are well-trained and that their welfare is a priority.” he mentioned.
The minister mentioned each media organizations must adapt to the quickly evolving media panorama by adopting cutting-edge expertise to remain related, enhance effectivity and attain wider audiences. He mentioned that there’s.
Mr. Idris, who was accompanied by NTA Director-General Salihu Abdulhamid Denbos and his FRCN counterpart Dr. Mohammed Bulama, inspected the most important operational services of each businesses, together with transmitting stations in Isa-Kaita space of Kaduna and alongside Jaji. I inspected it. Kaduna-Zaria Expressway.
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