ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has assured of a total turnaround transformation of the two state-owned radio and television stations in Warri and Asaba before the exit of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration.
Aniagwu gave the assurance today while playing host to the executive members of Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) in a courtesy visit today at the Ministry of Information, Asaba.
The commissioner reasoned that the present administration of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, was keen on leaving a lasting legacy in the two broadcast media outfits in the state.
From left: Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Mr Paul Osahor and Chairman of Delta State Administrative Council of Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), Comrade Charles Enegide, during a courtesy visit by RATTAWU, Monday, July 12, 2021
He however demanded that staff should be part of the transformation efforts by being proactive and self-reliant in little challenges, insisting that government would not be totally provide all the stations’ needs.
“We are convinced that before we leave there will be a total transformation of our two DBS stations. That is a responsibility.
“We have given the stations the free hand to manage funds generated to operate. I am happy good results are coming out even though some persons are not happy with the freedom.
“I need the stations’ staff to seat up and survive like others. DBS Warri has 135 staff and some 30 artists.
“As a union, we should look inward so that we come to equity with clean hands.
“We should not be sleeping where we are expected to be working.
“The government is terribly challenged.
“I have approved for the purchase of used vehicles in Warri and The Pointer. DBS Asaba needs to complete the needful first such as the facelift of its environment.
“We have started upgrade of facilities. The digital console has been installed and the earthing of the various equipment separately.
“Once they generate fund, we will assist them to procure operational vehicles.
“We are addressing power supply in line with required energy needs.
“We are also working boost the signal of DBS Asaba radio to increase its listener base.
“There is no big deal in putting our TV stations on cable but we have to be sure of our content and that the quality is good enough.
“The only thing a TV stations sells is airtime. The product should be made to be acceptable for sale.
“Our staff needs to wake up and do the right thing so that the demands can be lesser on govt.
“If we do things differently, life will be better for all of us,” the commissioner stated.
Anaigwu, however, applauded the union for the initiative of having their stations placed on a cable platform, adding that it was a good initiative to better serve the people and can also be counted as an achievement to the administration.
He assured the union that the government was always prepared to collaborate with it for the betterment of the state and for the comfort of the public.
Earlier, the Chairman of the state Administrative Council of Radio, Television, Theatre and Art Workers Union (RETTAWU), Comrade Charles Enegide congratulated the commissioner on his reappointment, stating that he did excellently well in his first appointment, and that he was worthy of a reappointment.
He thanked the Commissioner for his support, and also, soliciting for a partnership with the commissioner for the betterment of the state and also appealed for an upgrade in facilities and provision of operational vehicles for DBS Warri and Asaba to enable them to be more productive.
Members of Delta State Administrative Council of Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), led by the Chairman, Comrade Charles Enegide, during their visit to Mr Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Information, Delta State on Monday, July 12, 2021.
