Communication

By Bashir Sulayman

Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan has unveiled Mr Nafiu Busari as Head of Station Asabari 88.3 FM Saki.

Presenting Mr Busari during a staff meeting at the station’s office in Saki, the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN, Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan said Mr Busari was carefully selected after all factors were put into consideration.

He pointed out that the Management strongly believes that Mr Busari is fit for the job.

Mr Mokikan enjoined him to be dedicated and ensure that the station is rated high among others.

The Zonal Director, who noted that Asabari FM started transmission January, 2023, said the station was well accepted in Saki and its environs.

He promised the listener that the station would continue to promote peaceful existence among the people and laudable programmes of the government.

Mr Mokikan explained the station was located in Saki in order to promote people ways of life and convey their yearnings to the government.

Responding, the Head of station, Asabari 88.3 FM, Mr Nafiu Busari said he regarded the appointment as a trust which must be protected. 

He sought the support of the staff in achieving the goals of establishing the station and attracting customers. 

The forum had in attendance the Assistant Deputy Director, Administration, FRCN Ibadan Zonal station, Mr Adebayo Eso.

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Communication

By Dayo Adu

Asabari FM, Radio Nigeria’s newest station has been Inaugurated by the Director General of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr. Mansur Liman in Saki, in Oke-ogun area of Oyo state.

The ceremony attracted prominent indigenes and traditional rulers, various groups and clerics including the committee of management, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station to witness the inauguration of the first federal government radio station in the area Asabari 88.3fm.

Director General FRCN, Dr. Mansur Liman, in his speech before Inaugurating the station who described Ibadan national station as the home of radio, expressed optimism that the people of the host community would now enjoy the professionalism and objective reportage offered by the Radio Nigeria Network.

Earlier in an address of welcome, The Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr. Dominic Mokikan, explained that with the Inauguration of Asabari FM, Radio Nigeria now boast of the largest radio network with over 40 FM Stations and enjoined the host community not to relent in their continued support.

President, Saki Parapo, Dr. Festus Adejumobi expressed happiness on the establishment of Asabari FM, saying the people had been linked to the mainstream of public information and mass orientation.

Facilitator of the station, and Member representing Atisbo/Saki East and Saki West Federal Constituency, Mr. Olajide Olatunbosun said the establishment of the station as a community project was to meet the yearning of his constituents of their inaccessibility to federal government radio network owned by the People.

Other dignatories who spoke at the event expressed joy that their voices would now be heard loud and clear across the nation.

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Asabari FM 88.5, Saki has been described as a Federal Government presence in Oke-Ogun, which will serve information needs of people about government policies and programmes.

The Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated during a courtesy visit with the management team to the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi at Igboro, Saki.

Mrs Joseph stressed that it was imperative to pay homage to the monarch in line with Yoruba tradition and motto of Radio Nigeria.

The FRCN Zonal Director also explained that the visit to Saki was part of efforts to ensure that the Asabari FM come on air as soon as possible.

Responding, the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi, while congratulating Mrs Bolatito Joseph on her appointment as the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station stated that it was a pride and encouragement to the young girls when women were in the helms of affairs of government agencies.

Oba Olabisi said the people of Saki are anxiously awaiting the commencement of operations at the Asabari FM.

Earlier, the Bagii of Saki, High Chief Abdurasheed Adegoke who confirmed that Radio Nigeria is the true of the people commended Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for reviving the Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme, OYSADEP complex and completion of dual carriage road in Saki city.

The management of FRCN Ibadan National Station also went on facility inspection to the premise of Asabari FM, Saki.

Sherifdeen Nashirdeen