By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
The Executive Governor of Bauchi state Senator Bala Mohammed, has confirmed former Bauchi state NUJ Chairman, Alhaji Idris Usman Sambo as substantive Managing Director of the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV).
The confirmation of the appointment, was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, on Friday, where the statement said it was based on recognition of Alhaji Sambo’s impressive educational qualifications, wealth of professional experience, meritorious record of service and profound understanding of media operations in Bauchi State.
According to the statement, Alhaji Sambo is an accomplished media professional with considerable experience in the state’s media industry. He previously served as Managing Director of the Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC) and also served as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), positions through which he demonstrated professional competence and commitment to the development of journalism in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
Governor Mohammed expresses confidence that his wealth of experience, administrative expertise and intimate knowledge of the state’s media landscape will contribute significantly to repositioning BATV for greater efficiency, professionalism and improved service delivery.
He charged the new Managing Director to bring his wealth of experience to bear in strengthening the institution’s operational capacity, promoting responsible journalism, embracing innovation and ensuring that BATV continues to serve as a credible platform for information dissemination, public enlightenment and education .
The Governor further calls on the management and staff of the Bauchi State Television Authority, as well as other stakeholders in the media industry, to extend their full cooperation and support to the new Managing Director to enable him discharge his responsibilities effectively.
Governor Mohammed congratulated Alhaji Idris Usman Sambo on his well-deserved appointment and wishes him a successful and rewarding tenure.
