Radio Nigeria Kaduna at 60: Buhari hails station for uniting Nigeria during Civil War

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the role played by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna, popularly known as Radio Nigeria Kaduna, in uniting the nation during the civil war in the country.

The President said this in a video message he sent in Hausa to celebrate the station at 60.

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari also eulogised the station for its educative, enlightening and entertaining programmes which have endeared it to its teeming listeners across Nigeria and in neighbouring countries.

“My name is Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The 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 country’s civil war.

“In recognition of these and other contributions, the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to provide state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment for the station.

“Radio Nigeria Kaduna has earned a reputation for its programs that are educative, enlightening and entertaining.

“It is a radio station that has teeming listeners across Nigeria and in neighbouring countries on account of its strong transmission capacity.

“In view of contemporary challenges in broadcasting, the Federal Government is working on repositioning its radio stations for more efficient service delivery.

“I urge the management of Radio Nigeria Kaduna to uphold the station’s legacy of uniting the nation and educating members of the public on key issues that will promote national development.

“Congratulations once again,” Buhari said in the video.