The Katsina State Government has been urged to expedite action on the establishment of additional FM radio stations across the three senatorial zones of the state.
The call was made by the Kanwan Katsina, the District Head of Ketare in Katsina State Alh Usman Bello Kankara,mni.
He said setting up state-owned FM stations in Katsina, Daura, and Funtua would enhance public awareness of government policies and programmes, improve sensitization on security, health, and education, boost revenue generation, and create employment opportunities for youths and media professionals.
The Kanwan Katsina commended the NUJ Katsian State Council for consistently inviting him to its annual event and congratulated the union for joining the rest of the world in commemorating World Radio Day, a day set aside to highlight the importance of radio in education, public enlightenment, social cohesion, and democratic development.
In their separate presentations at the event, Dr. Samaila Balarabe and Dr. Kurfi who are lecturers from the department of Mass Communications, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic delivered papers on the theme of the day, outlining both the opportunities and challenges that Artificial Intelligence presents to modern broadcasting and journalism.
Other important dignitaries that grace the occasion include the special adviser to the Katsina State Governor on Cultural Orientation Alhaji Isa Mohammed Musa and the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information Comrade Tukur Hassan Dan Ali who is the immediate past chairman of the NUJ Katsina State Council.
World Radio Day is observed annually on February 13 to recognize the vital role of radio as a powerful medium for information dissemination and community development.
The need for continuous training and capacity building for journalists, particularly in digital journalism, Artificial Intelligence, and global best practices has been emphasized.
