Federal Gov’t Begins Technical Upgrade Of Public Media Organisations

The federal government has commenced investment in cutting-edge technologies and the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for public media organisations to enhance effective service delivery.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, in a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja, stated this in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, during discussions with leading broadcast and information companies at the ongoing National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2025.

He noted that such investments would result in the upgrade and replacement of obsolete infrastructure across government-owned radio and television stations.

To achieve this, the Minister explained that the ministry was forging partnerships with broadcast equipment manufacturers to enable local broadcasters to benefit from emerging technologies and industry-specific training.

Idris emphasised the Federal Government’s commitment to working with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting sector to strengthen Nigeria’s information dissemination framework.

“Strategic communication is essential to ensuring that the policies of the Renewed Hope Agenda reach the Nigerian people effectively,” he stated.

During the event, the Minister toured various exhibitions showcasing hardware and software solutions, including broadcast antennas, transmitters, and studio equipment—critical components for enhancing broadcasting capabilities.

Executives, who welcomed the Minister and expressed interest in collaboration, included Thomas King, chairman of Kintronic Laboratories; Enrico Vaccari, COO of Axel Technology SRL; Gianluca Baccalini, COO of SYES (System Engineering Solutions) SRL; Josh King, CEO of Kintronic Labs Inc.; Khiran Keerodhur, COO of Thomson Broadcast; and Calvin Carter, COO of Continental Electronics.

They all affirmed their organisations’ readiness to partner with the Federal Government to advance Nigeria’s broadcasting landscape and regulatory environment.

Idris is leading a delegation of senior officials, including Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos (Director-General/CEO, Nigeria Television Authority); Ali Mohammed Ali (Managing Director/CEO, News Agency of Nigeria), Charles Ebuebu (Director-General/CEO, National Broadcasting Commission), Dr. Lekan Fadolapo (Director-General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria), and Jibrin Baba Ndace (Director-General/CEO, Voice of Nigeria).

The NAB Show, which runs from April 5 to 9, 2025, under the theme “The Technology, The Trend, The Future,” offers valuable insights into industry trends such as artificial intelligence, cloud visualization, the creator economy, sports production, and streaming.

The Nigerian delegation aims to forge new partnerships, explore content-sharing opportunities, and boost collaboration within the global broadcasting sector—ultimately driving advancement in the nation’s media industry.