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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has expressed his displeasure over the use of outdated equipment for broadcasting by FRCN and NTA.
“In this era of innovation, technology, and digital transformation, using outdated equipment for broadcasting is unacceptable,” he stated.
Idris made this remark after a visit to the transmitter stations of FRCN and NTA at Jaji and Kaita Road, respectively, on Friday in Kaduna.
“I came to Kaduna to witness for myself the facilities of the FRCN and NTA Zonal Offices.
“It is noteworthy that the FRCN’s transmitter at Jaji was installed over 40 years ago. Some of the facilities have been there since 1962.
“We cannot continue with this outdated technology. Technology advances so quickly now. So, depending on these old pieces of equipment to broadcast to Nigerians is no longer acceptable.
“So, I will return to Mr. President to inform him of what I have seen so that we can
invest heavily in our public broadcast facilities.
“We want Nigerians to be informed on the activities of government; we want to promote unity among Nigerians.
“We want to also enhance agricultural exchange, advance education, and provide entertainment for our people. We need to take this kind of tour across the country to see facilities in other parts of the country.
“The latest equipment they have in Jaji was installed around 1980 and 1982. This is not acceptable. Technology is moving very fast, and we cannot lag behind. FRCN and NTA cannot lag behind,” Idris emphasised.
He said that there must be a conscious effort to ensure that the outfits are in sync with the best of technology around the world.
“I assure Nigerians that the new Ministry of Information and National Orientation has its focus on technology and innovation, and, of course, we need to invest money here.
“There should also be the right attitude among those operating this equipment so that we can have the desired change,” Idris said.
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