The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Mohammed Ali, on their tenure renewal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The renewal of the appointments was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Dembos and Ali, who were first appointed to lead the NTA and NAN respectively on October 20, 2023, will commence their second three-year tenure on October 20, 2026.
Dabiri-Erewa, in a congratulatory message, described the reappointments as a well-deserved vote of confidence in the two media executives, whose contributions have been significant in projecting Nigeria’s image both at home and abroad.
She noted that the NTA and NAN play strategic roles in shaping public information and communicating Nigeria’s story to audiences within the country and across the globe, including millions of Nigerians in the diaspora.
According to her, the continued leadership of Dembos and Ali would ensure sustained, credible and far-reaching coverage of national issues, including issues concerning the Nigerian diaspora.
The NiDCOM boss also commended the two media veterans for their years of professional experience and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s state-owned media institutions.
She said their efforts were particularly important at a time when the media industry is undergoing significant transformation through modern technology and digital platforms.
Dabiri-Erewa expressed confidence that their second tenure would further advance the modernisation of the NTA and NAN, while expanding their digital reach and strengthening their contribution to national development.
She wished both media chiefs continued success and excellence as they begin another three years of service to the nation.
She said their renewed mandates provided an opportunity to consolidate on their achievements and further enhance the capacity of the two institutions to serve Nigerians and project the country positively to the international community.
