100 Days of Transformative Journey at VON, by Jibrin Baba Ndace

100 Days of Transformative Journey at VON, by Jibrin Baba Ndace

Within the hushed corridors of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), a story of change and renewed hope unfolded underneath the nice and cozy embrace of the October solar after I was appointed Director-Common/CEO of the media company by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on October 20, 2023, marking the start of a transformative journey throughout the Nigerian worldwide broadcasting company.

The handover ceremony from my predecessor, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, was greater than a ceremonial passing of the baton. Getting into management on October 23, 2023, the canvas of change started to take form throughout my attendance at AFRICAST 2023 in Lagos. It was throughout this go to that I paid a go to to the Broadcasting Home in Ikoyi and the Ikorodu Transmitting Station which served as poignant reminders of untapped potential, urging a dedication to revitalization.

Returning to the guts of VON, the Company Headquarters in Abuja, advised its personal story—a story woven with threads of promise and problem. The deplorable state of infrastructure in Lagos reverberated by means of the echoing hallways of Abuja, making a stark actuality that demanded speedy consideration and a resolute dedication to transformation.

Even within the the state of affairs on the Lugbe Transmitting Station in Abuja, a glimmer of innovation emerged by means of its commendable solar energy facility. VON, it was evident, held promise, nevertheless it wanted a guiding hand to revive its vigor.

But, past the tangible constructions and services, the true heartbeat of VON lay inside its folks. A pervasive low employees morale lingered in each Abuja and Lagos, fueled by unmet claims and promotion arrears. This problem turned the rallying cry for speedy consideration and a strategic imaginative and prescient for a brighter future.

Organically, imperatives emerged—a blueprint for transformation. Boosting employees morale turned a mission entwined with improved welfare initiatives, common promotions, and a cultural shift that celebrated excellence. The synergy among the many Board of Administration employees emerged because the adhesive binding the threads of transformation.

Energetic participation on the forty second UNESCO Common Convention in Paris and the World Radio Convention in Dubai weren’t mere formalities however home windows into world prospects. These experiences turned platforms to showcase VON’s dedication to worldwide requirements and collaborations, laying the groundwork for a globally related establishment.

The inaugural Board of Administration assembly on December 19, 2023, was not nearly discussions; it was the laying of a basis for collaborative methods that will steer VON in direction of its targets.

Partaking with the Senate Committee on Info and Nationwide Orientation, defending budgets earlier than each Senate and Home Committees, and a courtesy name on the Hon. Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, transcended bureaucratic rituals. They turned the constructing blocks of partnerships, forging alliances that will safe assist and understanding.

Engagements with private and non-private companies—Thunderbird, Picture Retailers Promotions Restricted, SMEDAN, GOTNI, NIPR, NUJ Chairman in Minna, and representatives from Dangote Group, Jaiz Financial institution —weren’t simply courtesy visits. They have been conversations that opened doorways, created bridges, and fostered connections important for VON’s relevance within the broader societal panorama.

The sequence of courtesy calls, together with these to Media Belief, Nationwide Orientation Company, Information Company of Nigeria, Nigerian Diaspora Fee, and Nigeria Tv Authority, together with high-profile army leaders, showcased a dedication to repositioning the model and giving it the highlight it deserves.

Inside the first 100 days, I declared that each one NYSC and interns at VON should bear an orientation program, fostering a way of belonging all through their keep. Moreover, strategic partnerships with the Guards Polo Membership and the CEOS community Africa have been initiated, redirecting consideration to the exterior broadcasting station of Nigeria.

And amidst all this, the tales from the guts of VON—the views of its employees—resonated with optimism. The deal with revitalizing the dormant terrestrial broadcast, addressing gear deterioration, and looking for authorities intervention for the Lugbe Transmitting Station showcased a management devoted to overcoming challenges and guaranteeing VON’s prominence.

As we mirror on these preliminary 100 days, the narrative echoes a journey underway, a narrative of resilience and transformation. Challenges have metamorphosed into pillars of change, and strategic initiatives are carving a path towards a future the place VON stands not solely as a fulfiller of mandates however as a beacon of excellence within the world media panorama. The journey continues, and because the solar units on these first 100 days, it rises on a brand new daybreak for the Voice of Nigeria.

Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace is the Director Common/CEO of Voice of Nigeria – VON, The Official Worldwide Broadcasting Station of Nigeria.