From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the immediate removal of the General Manager of Katsina State Television (KTTV), Malam Abba Zayyan.
The decision followed what the state government described as his failure to align with the administration’s Building Your Future Agenda, despite substantial government investment in repositioning the television station to meet international standards.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Radda said his administration had provided modern equipment, upgraded infrastructure and institutional support to make KTTV a vibrant, professional and competitive station capable of projecting Katsina State positively.
The governor expressed disappointment that the station had continued to operate below expectations and had failed to effectively communicate government policies and programmes to the people of Katsina State and a wider audience.
Radda directed the most senior officer of the station to take over in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive General Manager.
He thanked Abba Zayyan for his service to the state and wished him success in his future endeavours.