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Kingsley Fanwo, commissioner of information in Kogi state, has expressed the commitment of the government of Yahaya Bello to reposition all state-owned radio stations “for effective information dissemination and citizens engagement”.

Fanwo said this while on facility tour of Confluence Radio Booster Station, 90.5 FM in the Ochaja area of the state.

He commended the staff of the station for their commitment to work and “unparalleled dedication”, assuring them of the government’s commitment to their welfare.

“What I have seen here is unparalleled. The management and staff have shown commitment and dedication. We have seen what is on ground here and we are determined to build on what is on ground,” Fanwo said.

“The ministry will look into how to improve your working condition here. During our phone-in programme on radio this morning, we were able to see how important this radio station is to Kogi-east and the entire south-eastern part of Nigeria.

“We will not miss the opportunity to shine with the coverage offered by this radio station.”

The commissioner also visited the palace of Musa Yahaya, the Omachi Attah Onu Ochaja. He commended the royal father and the entire people of Ochaja for their support to the radio station over the years.

He said: “This is patriotism at a different level. On behalf of his excellency, Alh Yahaya Bello, I want to thank the royal father and the people of Ochaja for being a wonderful host.

“His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello sees the traditional institution as a veritable partnership towards attaining peace and citizens mobilization for development.

“What your royal highness has demonstrated here is a confirmation of the wisdom of the governor in keeping faith with our traditional institutions.”

Responding, the monarch praised Fanwo, saying he is the first commissioner to visit his palace.

“Hon. commissioner, I must confess that your humility is great. You are the first commissioner to visit this palace. We want you to help us uplift this station and the name of the governor will be written in gold in Igalaland,” he said.

Speaking earlier, Anyaja John, the station manager of 90.5 FM, thanked the commissioner for visiting the station to have a first-hand knowledge of their challenges, expressing confidence that his visit will signal a new era for the station.