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| President Muhammadu Buhari |
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna, popularly known as Radio Nigeria Kaduna, on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, praising the Station for the great role it has played in uniting the people of Nigeria and in the restoration of peace and mutual trust during and after the countryโs Civil War.
In a video message, (recorded in Hausa), to its management in commemoration of the landmark, the President eulogised the Station for its educative, enlightening and entertaining programmes which have endeared it to its teeming listeners across Nigeria and in neighbouring countries.
He urged the management of Radio Nigeria Kaduna to sustain โthe Stationโs legacy of uniting the nation and educating members of the public on key issues that will promote national development.โ
The full text of the video message is reproduced below:
โMy name is Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
โThe whole world had at one time witnessed the great role played by Radio Nigeria Kaduna in uniting the people of Nigeria and in restoring peace and mutual trust during and after the countryโs Civil War.
โIn recognition of these and other contributions, the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to provide state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment for the station.
โRadio Nigeria Kaduna has earned a reputation for its programs that are educative, enlightening and entertaining.
โIt is a radio station that has teeming listeners across Nigeria and in neighbouring countries on account of its strong transmission capacity.
โIn view of contemporary challenges in broadcasting, the Federal Government is working on repositioning its radio stations for more efficient service delivery.
โI urge the management of Radio Nigeria Kaduna to uphold the stationโs legacy of uniting the nation and educating members of the public on key issues that will promote national development.
โCongratulations once again.โ
