Gov Inuwa receives VON DG, Jibrin Ndace

Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has pledged continued support to the Management of Voice of Nigeria (VON), promising a robust partnership.

The Governor made the pledge when he met with the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, who was in the State as part of his nationwide Zonal tour of VON facilities.

The Governor welcomed Malam Ndace and commended his leadership and visionary approach to repositioning Voice of Nigeria as a globally competitive broadcaster and a key player in projecting Nigeria’s image and narratives to the world.

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He noted the important role of VON in shaping public perception, enhancing Nigeria’s global presence, and promoting unity through responsible journalism.

Inuwa Yahaya acknowledged the efforts of the current management under Ndace to modernize the agency, expand its reach, and build a more vibrant and professional media institution.

“We in Gombe State recognize the value of strategic media partnerships, and we remain committed to supporting VON’s operations and strengthening our collaboration for mutual benefit”, the Governor stated.

He assured the DG of his administration’s willingness to explore avenues for synergy, particularly in areas of content sharing between VON and Gombe State Media Corporation, cultural promotion, and public enlightenment programmes.

In his remarks, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for the warm reception and consistent support of VON.

He also lauded Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s strides in governance and infrastructural development in Gombe State, stressing the need for a more deepened institutional collaboration between the State and Voice of Nigeria, especially in the areas of information dissemination, capacity building, and positive image projection.

Malam Ndace said his zonal tour is aimed at revitalising the agency’s regional structures and motivating staff in line with VON’s renewed strategic direction.

“We are working to ensure that Voice of Nigeria delivers on its mandate as Nigeria’s external broadcaster, projecting our culture, values, and developmental strides to the global audience in a more dynamic, digital, and engaging way,” he stated.

The VON DG’s visit to Gombe was part of his ongoing engagement strategy aimed at assessing the state of VON’s infrastructure, interacting with staff across zonal offices, and repositioning the organisation for optimal performance in line with global media trends and technological advancements as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General, (Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe.