The Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr. Mohammed Bulama says he is working closely with the Federal government and relevant stakeholders to reposition Radio Nigeria for effective service delivery.
Dr. Bulama stated this when he visited Radio Nigeria Unity Fm Abakaliki in Ebonyi State to interact with the staff and conduct on the spot assessment of the Station’s broadcasting infrastructure.
The Director General was part of the Federal government’s team that visited Ebonyi State for a town hall meeting but had to make a detour to Unity fm Broadcasting House Amaikeaba to have firsthand information on the operational challenges facing the station.
Addressing the staff of the station, Dr Bulama identified some of the challenges facing Radio Nigeria to include poor remuneration, inefficient broadcasting equipment and working tools, power needs as well as inadequate manpower.
He attributed the problems to years of poor budgetary provisions but emphasised that the management of FRCN was engaging the Federal government for increased funding.
Writing by Gladys Haruna