General Manager ABC Yola receives award of excellence

By Hauwa Musa

A Non-governmental organization, Trusted Northern Youths Awareness of Nigeria has presented award the General Manager, Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola, Mr. Alleni Ethan Dah an award of excellence.

The presentation ceremony which took place in ABC Yola Broadcasting House, Tuesday, was in recognition of the contributions of the recipient to the development of the state and Journalism profession.

Presenting the award, Mallam Sani Uba Karo who represented the National president of the group said the recognition was based on the outstanding achievements recorded by the state Radio station under his leadership, and described the awardee as one of the foremost broadcaster of the year based on their assessment.

He explained that one of the aims of the organization is to unite youths and uplift their standards through Skills acquisition by organizing seminars and symposiums, adding that they also create awareness among people on dangers of drug abuse and rape among others social problems.

In a remark, Mr. Babangida Hamidu who represented the General Manager Fombima FM Yola said the honored was well-deserved and explained that is a great achievement to Journalists in the state while congratulating the awardee.

Responding, the recipient, the General Manager, Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola, Mr. Alleni Ethan Dah, expressed happiness over the recognition, saying that it came as a surprise being done by a group based outside the state.

The General Manager explained that life is all about commitments which will be recognized and dedicated the award to the entire staff of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola.

In their separate good will messages, the Director News ABC Yola, Mallam Isma’aila Muhammad and the Unit head of features ABC Yola, Mrs Blesing Ishaya congratulated the General Manager over the observing that he is still active in editing news stories and writing commentaries besides discharging his official duties.