The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, has flagged off the contract for the restoration of the Voice of Nigeria’s shortwave transmission.
The project, according to a statement by the media aide to the minister, Rabiu Ibrahim, will be using the 250KW TX2 transmitter at the Lugbe transmitting station.
The minister, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam, described the milestone as a significant moment in the history of the Voice of Nigeria
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his vision and commitment to the modernisation of Nigeria’s broadcasting infrastructure.
Mr. Idris further assured Nigerians that the reactivated VON transmitters would transform the nation’s broadcasting landscape.
Writing by Olayinka Aboderin