President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Professor Tom Adaba, as well as the government and people of Kogi State, on the death of the first Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
In a condolence message signed by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President paid a tribute to Prof. Adaba’s lifelong commitment to media development, mentorship, community service, and philanthropy.
He affirmed that the “annals of Nigeria’s broadcast industry deregulation, communication scholarship, and the growth of media scholarship will be incomplete without a generous reference to Professor Adaba’s contributions.”
President Tinubu further lauded the late Prof. Adaba’s contribution to journalism practice in Nigeria, particularly the broadcast industry.
He said; “From teaching and mentoring to administration and consultancy, Professor Adaba was a towering figure and an inspiration to many within Nigeria’s broadcasting circles and beyond.”
The Nigerian Leader recognised Prof. Adaba’s remarkable achievements as the first principal of the NTA Television College in Jos, an institution renowned for training professionals in the television industry in Nigeria and neighbouring African countries.
President Tinubu prayed for the repose of Professor Adaba’s soul and asked God Almighty to comfort his family, friends, and all who mourn the irreparable loss.
‘‘May his legacies live on in the many professionals he trained, the scholarly books he authored and the integrity he brought to the public offices he held,’‘ the President said.
Professor Adaba, an icon of the broadcast industry died on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at the age of 83.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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