Information Minister Applauds NTA’s New Studio

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised the newly completed world-class television studio at the headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Abuja, describing it as a major step towards modernising Nigeria’s public broadcasting system.

Idris made the remarks on Monday after inspecting the facility alongside the ongoing renovation of the National Press Centre at Radio House, Abuja.

The minister said the projects reflect President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to upgrading Nigeria’s information infrastructure and repositioning government-owned media organisations to deliver improved public service broadcasting.

According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, on Monday, July 27, Idris said the new NTA studio ranks among the best broadcast facilities on the African continent.

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“What we have seen today is the fulfilment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to modernise Nigeria’s public broadcasting facilities. This is one of the best studios in Nigeria and among the finest on the African continent,” Idris said.

He noted that the development is part of a wider investment programme covering the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Voice of Nigeria (VON) and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

The minister said the ongoing procurement of modern broadcast equipment for NTA stations nationwide would further improve the quality of public broadcasting across the country.

He added that the reforms were not limited to infrastructure but also focused on improving content delivery, professionalism, innovation and capacity development among media personnel.

Idris also described the recently relaunched Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme as a significant milestone in the transformation of Nigeria’s broadcasting sector.

“The Digital Switch Over and the investments in modern broadcast infrastructure are opening a new chapter for Nigeria’s information sector. By the time this reform programme is completed, Nigerians will witness a truly transformed public broadcasting system,” he said.

The minister further stressed that the Tinubu administration was committed to improving the welfare of workers in the information sector, noting that investment in personnel remained as important as investment in infrastructure.

During his visit to the National Press Centre, Idris expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing renovation, saying the facility would be transformed into a modern media hub equipped with improved facilities and high-speed internet connectivity.

“The National Press Centre must fulfil its mandate as Nigeria’s foremost media hub. It is being redesigned to provide journalists with a conducive environment and modern facilities to carry out their professional responsibilities effectively,” he said.

Idris directed the contractors handling the renovation to ensure timely completion of the project, adding that he would return for a final inspection before its commissioning.

He reiterated that the upgrades across government-owned media institutions were aimed at strengthening public communication, promoting credible information dissemination and positioning Nigeria’s information sector to meet global standards.