The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Wednesday said 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.
A statement by media aide to the minister, Rabiu Ibrahim, said that he stated this 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 stated that, beyond infrastructure, reforms in the information sector are focused on openness, accountability, and citizen engagement.
He said: “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.
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