We’re repositioning VON as true instrument of national power – DG
The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, mnipr, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to institutional reform and national service. Ndace stated this while he hosted the newly elected leadership of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU), led by its National President, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, popularly known as […]
The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, mnipr, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to institutional reform and national service.
Ndace stated this while he hosted the newly elected leadership of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU), led by its National President, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, popularly known as Magic Fingers at the VON headquarters in Abuja.
He said that his focus is on repositioning the organisation to become a true instrument of national power.
Welcoming the union executives, the Director General praised their emergence through a 20-hour democratic process during the Seventh Quadrennial National Delegates Conference held in Gombe.
He described their victory as a testament to the strength of organised labour and its role in transforming public service.
Mallam Ndace highlighted key milestones under his leadership, noting that VON is on a path of institutional renewal.
He said the organisation is being repositioned into a pan-African and globally respected broadcaster, focused on operational excellence, digital transformation, and international relevance.
He added that with the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, VON is restoring its long-dormant 250KW Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) transmitter, which will enable a return to shortwave broadcasting for the first time in over a decade. Once operational, VON will reach audiences across Africa and beyond.
He also recalled the successful hosting of the first staff retreat in more than ten years, describing it as a moment of strategic reflection and a turning point in staff engagement. The retreat led to the signing of performance bonds with directors and featured professional development sessions, including training on artificial intelligence, corporate risk management, and content innovation.
Ndace said VON is in collaboration with broadcast organisations in China, Tanzania, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Côte d’Ivoire.
He said that these alliances are vital in repositioning VON as a bridge between Africa and the world.
In his response, the National President of RATTAWU, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, commended the Director General for his visionary leadership and transformative strides at the Voice of Nigeria.
He expressed appreciation for the warm reception and reaffirmed the union’s unwavering support for VON’s reforms, pledging continued collaboration in advancing staff welfare, professional excellence, and national development.