Gombe Gov Meets VON DG, Pledges Continued Support, Robust Partnership

Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Wednesday, met with the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, pledging continued support and robust partnership.

LEADERSHIP reports that Ndace was in Gombe State as part of his nationwide zonal tour of VON facilities, interacting with staff across zonal offices and repositioning the organisation for optimal performance in line with global media trends and technological advancements.

Governor Yahaya welcomed Malam Ndace and commended his leadership and visionary approach to repositioning Voice of Nigeria as a globally competitive broadcaster and a key player in projecting Nigeria’s image and narratives to the world.

The governor noted the important role of VON in shaping public perception, enhancing Nigeria’s global presence and promoting unity through responsible journalism.

He acknowledged the efforts of the current management under Ndace to modernise the agency, expand its reach and build a more vibrant and professional media institution.

“We in Gombe State recognize the value of strategic media partnerships, and we remain committed to supporting VON’s operations and strengthening our collaboration for mutual benefit,” the governor stated.

He assured the DG of his administration’s willingness to explore avenues for synergy, particularly in areas of content sharing between VON and Gombe State Media Corporation, cultural promotion and public enlightenment programmes.

In his remarks, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace thanked Governor Yahaya for the warm reception and consistent support to VON.

He also lauded the governor’s strides in governance and infrastructural development in Gombe State, stressing the need for a more deepened institutional collaboration between the State and Voice of Nigeria, especially in the areas of information dissemination, capacity building and positive image projection.

Malam Ndace said his zonal tour was aimed at revitalising the agency’s regional structures and motivating staff in line with VON’s renewed strategic direction.

“We are working to ensure that Voice of Nigeria delivers on its mandate as Nigeria’s external broadcaster, projecting our culture, values, and developmental strides to the global audience in a more dynamic, digital, and engaging way,” Ndace stated.