FRCN Honours Staff, Others With Meritorious Awards

FRCN Honours Staff, Others With Meritorious Awards

Zainab Tanimu

Kaduna, North-West, Nigeria

The Federal Radio Cooperation of Nigeria Kaduna yesterday, 18th, August, 2020, honored distinguished staff and individuals who have excelled themselves in various aspects of endeavors.

The ceremony which took place at the FRCN Kaduna premises had an impressive turn out as each recipient went home honored and fulfilled.

The Zonal Director FRCN, Alhaji Buhari Auwalu expressing satisfaction over the success of the event while fielding questions from journalists said the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) constitution recognizes that those dedicated to services be rewarded.

“According to NUJ constitution, there is a section that people who have dedicated their lives to the services of humanity or who have dedicated their lives in various aspects of human endeavor be rewarded. So, the NUJ thought it wise to encourage these people so that they can put more efforts in their chosen career or in various aspects of life they have chosen for themselves.

I think it is a welcome idea because if someone does something worthwhile and you appreciate the person, such person will continues to do more”. He said.

The Chairman, FRCN Kaduna, Salisu Ibrahim said, the award aside motivating the awardees will encourage individuals watching to emulate their good work.

“NUJ gave these awards to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the services of the nation and humanity, to motivate them to do more and for those watching to emulate them.”

“We need to appreciate them. We need to give them that sense of encouragement to boost their moral in order that they can put in more efforts in goals realization.”

Some of the awardees interviewed have this to say.

Comrade Shindong Bala is a staff of the Federal Radio Cooperation of Nigeria (FRCN), and Assistant, Secretary, NUJ Kaduna.

“It is a great day to me. It is something that have been lacking in the media profession whereby people will do  something that is outstanding, that will create impact on the society; and yet there is no recognition, no appreciation. In fact, it dampples the efforts of such journalist.

This award presentation to some of us believed to be people of high quality that have made significant contribution in our organizations and in places where we work is an encouragenent because the award is not only for journalists, there are others that have made significant impacts  in the society in their various fields of endeavors.

“I happen to work with Nigeria Union of Journalists FRCN, Kaduna Chapel and l am recognized as one of the beneficiaries of these awards as an outstanding reporter for the year. It is something that calls for celebration. It is a challenge to others so that we all put our efforts in this noble profession we find ourselves and be dedicated in discharging our duties for the betterment of our society.

“This l must say encourages me to put more efforts to make sure that there is an improvement in what l did that merited me this award. This is because if you are aspiring for something, you get to continue struggling to ensure that you perform excellently beyond expectation. This award has gingered me. It has encouraged me to know that this thing l have been doing, people are watching.

It is true the saying that no good work goes unnoticed. A  House of Representative Member,  Hon. Garba Datti representing Sabon/Gari Constituecy was amongst those fished out for this award.

His words.

“I feel so highly honored because there are many awards that are all over of which l was invited to receive but always select. This is one of the few credible awards that l cherish, that is why l participated physically because l know the role this particular radio station and the sister television station has played.

We know the role it played particularly in the northern part. Educating and enlightening people in making them know what is happening around them and the world at large.

“I can say without fear or contracdictions that this particular FRCN has really molded my life because l started listening to programs as a kid towards the end of the civil War, in the early 60’s, to early 70’s up to the time of the second republic. This station features issues of national interest, educative, social economic, as well as entertainment programmes. You just name it, all these you can ascribe to this particular station. He commended.

Chief Anthony Hassan,  Founder and proprietor of the prestigious NOK University Kachia, on behalf of all awardees thanked the organizers of the event for the recognition and honour bestowed on them while promising to do more at any prevailing situation. “At any time our services are needed,we will provide the necessary services”.

He called on his fellow recipients not to rest on their owls.

Altogether, twenty-two individuals and organizations merited these awards. Amongsts which are,

Mr Terfa Awuhe, Aquila, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, Abubakar Ahmed, Franklin Ebirrim, Mr. Josiah Buzu among others.