The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and
Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson on Monday visited the state owned Niger
Delta Television (NDTV) in Gbarantoru, describing it as one of the
organizations that is so dear to the government, reports ITRealms.
According to him, the significance of NDTV accounts for why
everything was being done to make it fly higher.
During the visit which was part of familiarization tour to
agencies under his ministry, the Commissioner met with the management and staff
of NDTV for over four hours also inspected its facilities.
Iworiso-Markson stated that with its wide reach and
personnel, the television station has a great advantage over others.
He therefore charged the management and staff to work
harder to sustain the pride of place it occupies and the huge investment the
government has made so far.
The Commissioner said, "I have no doubt that you have
the personnel to do the job but I want you to improve on your capacity and
content, use your programmes to create a positive mindset on Bayelsans about
the various government policies that have impacted positively on the lives of
the people.
"You have the advantage because you have a wider reach.
I understand people in far flung communities in our state view your programmes
and even those in other states, so that is clearly a plus for you. So I urge
you to be up and running."
Iworiso-Markson who acknowledged some of the current
challenges facing NDTV, admonished the staff not to be deterred as the
government would take steps to address them.
He stressed that Governor Henry Seriake Dickson had been
very passionate to see the station compete with others on the global stage.
"Running a television station is not a tea party, you
all deserved to be commended but you must justify the need to address some of
your demands as His Excellency, Governor Dickson wants to see this place move
to the next level". iworiso-Markson said.
Earlier in his address, the General Manager of the
Station,Tamarakuro Oweifie had intimated the Commissioner that since assumption
of office in 2012, the present management has done a lot to change the face of
broadcasting in the state.
He appealed to the Commissioner to look into the challenges
facing the station which includes equipment, studio, utility buses and power to
enable the staff perform more.
In her vote of thanks, the Head of Programmes, Mrs. Binna
Nengi Ilagha, thanked the Commissioner and his team for finding time to visit
the station, stating that the visit has given them a new sense of belonging and
to look forward to a better future.
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