President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the management and staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, on its 75th anniversary.
In a statement on Tuesday signed by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extends his greetings to the Minister, management, and staff of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, as well as to other sister agencies of the FRCN.
President Tinubu describes FRCN as “dynamic, vibrant, and central” in Nigeria and beyond, highlighting its status as Africa’s largest broadcast network with 47 FM stations and six zonal stations.
He notes the station’s role in “enhancing development communication among leaders, governments and citizens for more than seven decades,” serving as a reliable medium for information, education, and entertainment.
He also recognizes the Corporation’s historical significance, stating the station “captures Nigeria’s history in many remarkable ways, from the colonial to post-colonial transitions, and maintains an archive that has served as a reference for leaders, students, and scholars.”
The President commends FRCN for consistency in training and mentoring opportunities, producing some of “the best broadcasters, producers and sound engineers on the continent.”
He urged the station to continue fulfilling its core mandate in line with its slogan, “Uplifting the People and Uniting the Nation.”
PR/Taiwo Akinola
