Citizenship News
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to modernising public media and ensuring that no Nigerian is left uninformed, as the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) marks its 75th anniversary.
This is according to a statement by Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Speaking on Wednesday at the logo unveiling ceremony held at Radio House, Abuja, to kick off activities commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the FRCN, the Minister highlighted ongoing reforms, noting that the Tinubu administration is investing in infrastructure to strengthen public broadcasting.
“With new 50-kilowatt medium-wave transmitters in Kaduna, Ibadan, Enugu, and Gwagwalada, FRCN will soon extend its leadership voice in Nigeria’s vast radio landscape. This is a clear demonstration of this administration’s commitment to modernising public media,” he stated.
Idris stressed that, beyond infrastructure, reforms in the information sector are focused on openness, accountability, and citizen engagement. According to him, “A strong media and an engaged citizenry are the twin pillars of any thriving democracy,” adding that FRCN must continue to lead by example by amplifying the voices of Nigerians and promoting constructive national dialogue.
The Minister described FRCN as a critical national institution that has consistently united Nigerians and amplified the nation’s voice. “For three-quarters of a century, FRCN has done more than broadcast. It has uplifted the people. It has united the nation,” he added.
The Minister commended the management and staff of FRCN for their dedication over the years, describing the newly unveiled anniversary logo as a symbol of trust and a promise for the future. He said, “The logo we unveiled today is not just a symbol. It is a promise. It carries the diamond brilliance of 75 years of trust and points to a future where FRCN remains credible and unifying.”
In his remarks, the Director-General of the FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its continued support and investment in the organisation.
Dr Bulama noted that the 75th anniversary represents both a celebration of FRCN’s legacy and a renewed commitment to innovation, professionalism, and public service broadcasting. He assured that the Corporation will continue to adapt to changing technologies while upholding its mandate to inform, educate, and unite Nigerians.
Those in attendance were: Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare; the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam; Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation; Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace; Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos; Executive Secretary, Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Dr Yemisi Bamgbose; National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya Abdul; National President, Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), Prince Emeka Kalu, among other dignitaries.
