The Director General of Voice Of Nigeria Mal Jibrin Baba Ndace has underscored the pivotal role of collaborations and capacity building in a strategic move to fortify the organization and bolster its mission to safeguard the nation’s image.
Mallam Ndace stated this when he played host to Comrade Abu Nmodu, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger State Council and his team in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Expressing his commitment to rebranding VON, Mallam Ndace called for support from both local and international media stakeholders to accomplish the organization’s mandate.
He added that he is making some critical moves to fortify the Voice of Nigeria (VON) and bolster its mission to safeguard the nation’s image.
The Director General assured the NUJ team from Niger State of his determination to forge partnerships that would enhance the journalism profession across the country.
In response, Comrade Abu Nmodu congratulated Mal Ndace on his appointment as the DG of VON, commending President Bola Tinubu for appointing a seasoned journalist to lead the organization.
Abu Nmodu also lauded the appointment of Mohammed Idris as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, recognizing his expertise as a Public Relations professional and adept politician tasked with projecting the nation’s image globally. This he said has placed information dissemination in the country on a professional path.
Looking ahead, Abu Nmodu informed the DG about plans by Niger State Council to host a Press Week in January 2024, with Mal Ndace slated as a guest lecturer.
Advocating for adequate funding for VON and other government-affiliated media outlets, Abu Nmodu emphasized the crucial role these entities play in aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the country.
Abu Nmodu the Chairman of the Niger State Chapter of the NUJ however urged Voice of Nigeria staff to rally behind the DG’s vision, underscoring the importance of collective effort in realizing VON’s mandate to project Nigeria’s positive image on the global stage.
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