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President Buhari sacks NBC DG Prof Idachaba

Olusegun Fayose June 11, 2021

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director-General (acting) of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Professor Armstrong Idachaba.

Prof Idachaba, an academic, has been replaced with Mr Balarabe Shehu Ilelah.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the appointment of Ilelah in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.

He said Mr. Ilelah’s appointment is for a tenure of five years in the first instance.

Mr Ilelah, a politician and broadcaster, had a stint with NTA Bauchi before travelling out of the country.

He grew up in Bauchi, attended Kobi primary school, Bauchi, as well as Junior Secondary School Misau.

He is a graduate of Bayero University Kano.

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Olusegun Fayose June 11, 2021

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Olusegun Fayose

Olusegun Sunday Fayose, founder of RovingNaija.com is a Marketing Communication executive with experience in Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Branding and Advertising. He is also a seasoned media professional with roots in print, broadcast and online journalism. Segun, who last managed the Group Corporate Communication function of MultiChoice Nigeria, is upbeat that through responsible, fair, accurate and courageous reporting; and the support of readers, followers and patrons, Nigeria takes a step closer to a regime of accountability, fairness and equity in governance.