Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has congratulated the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, on 1st April.
Governor Zulum described Radio Nigeria as one of Africa’s pioneer broadcasting institutions, noting its significant contributions to Nigeria’s independence struggle, the entrenchment of democratic governance, peaceful coexistence and the promotion of sustainable development.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the Governor commended the corporation for its critical role in fostering peace, unity and stability, particularly through its local-language broadcasts during the peak of Boko Haram insurgency and in the ongoing post-conflict recovery efforts.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Borno State, I heartily felicitate with the management and staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria on the occasion of your 75th anniversary,” Zulum stated.
He further acknowledged that “FRCN remains a dependable public broadcaster that has consistently promoted unity and development in Borno State throughout the 16-year insurgency period.”
The Governor also lauded the corporation’s remarkable growth over the past seven and a half decades, highlighting its expansion to about 50 FM stations nationwide, which has significantly enhanced grassroots reach and public engagement.
He urged Radio Nigeria to remain steadfast in its mission of “Uplifting the People and Uniting the Nation,” while continuing to uphold professionalism and national cohesion through responsible broadcasting.